The End of Natural Parenthood - First Things

The End of Natural Parenthood - First Things

Ten years ago, via judicial fiat, the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage for the entire nation. But it did more than that. Obergefell v. Hodges not only redefined marriage. It redefined parenthood.  For centuries, Anglo-American common law had operated on the assumption that children belong, by nature, to their mother and father. The state’s role was not to create these bonds but to recognize and protect them. The last decade has changed that.…