Ned Holstein: How Much is Paternity Fraud Worth?

Ned Holstein of Fathers & Families has an interesting post on paternity fraud and the devaluation of the father-child bond. Holstein writes:

“Two mothers are suing an Illinois hospital because their newborn babies were switched at birth. Although the mistake was rectified within hours, Mary Jo Bathon and Kassie Hopkins are each demanding $50,000 for the mistake.
 
“It is interesting to note the different levels of importance society attaches to mother-child mix-ups versus father-child mix-ups. Hospitals take elaborate precautions to match the right mother to the right newborn  — wristbands immediately after birth, footprints, and more.
 
“When it comes to paternity, few steps if any are taken to ensure that babies are matched to the right fathers, even though a simple DNA test, now available for under $30 from RiteAid pharmacies, will do the trick.”

Read the full post here.

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