Designer Babies

How would you like to be able to choose what color of eyes or hair your child will have? Maybe you want your child to be smart or have musical talents? Recent advances in biotechnology are making these things more possible. As soon as 10 to 15 years from now. Some people are against this idea, while supporters think that these advancements will have a positive outcome on society. The opposing side argues that by being able to choose what you want your child to look like or even be like, it is downgrading the role of parenthood. It would also take away from the whole being human and a unique individual. People would place themselves into social classes even more than they already do now. Money is also an issue. People who are rich and can already have practically anything they want, will be able to afford this no problem. People who make an average or below income, however, will not be able to afford it quite as easily, if at all, which will also contribute to a divide in social classes. Supporters of genetically modifying humans have different approaches. They say that it will not be long before genetically modifying will be affordable to all social classes, whether you have average income or an overflowing bank account. They also say that the designer babies will bring about a better generation. A generation that is smarter and more talented. They also say that genetically modifying your child will not downgrade you as a parent. They believe that parents will choose what is best for their child, like parents already do today. They do not view genetically modifying babies as marketing, which is contrary to what the opposers feel.