Alternative ways of having a baby (for both opposite and same sex couples)
This lesson will discuss the various alternative options available for couples and single people who wish to have a child. It will cover adoption, fostering, surrogacy, egg/sperm donation and co-parenting.
Alternative ways of having a baby (for both opposite and same sex couples)
This lesson will discuss the various alternative options available for couples and single people who wish to have a child. It will cover adoption, fostering, surrogacy, egg/sperm donation and co-parenting.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Surrogacy
- Adoption
- Sperm/Egg donation
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
- Contains sexual content.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Adopting a baby is temporary arrangement.
True
Q2.
Surrogacy involves someone else.......to help others have a family of their own.
Donating eggs
Donating sperm
Q3.
It is possible for LGBT individuals and couples to be parents.
False
Q4.
Without having sex, it is not possible for someone who is single to become a parent.
True
Q5.
There are specialist agencies and clinics who can assist individuals and couples become parents by alternative methods.
False
5 Questions
Q1.
Adopting a child involves a .............. assessment process.
Easy.
Practical.
Q2.
It is .............. to advertise for a surrogate in the UK.
Encouraged.
Legal.
Q3.
Co-parenting is when two or more people team up to...
Support friends or family in raising children.
Q4.
Eggs can be donated to a person that is known to the donor.
False
Q5.
Sperm donation, when arranged through a specialist clinic, is safer.
False