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Ok, so Richard Cooper from Entrepreneurs in Cars released a video about paternity fraud the other day. And during his video, he made a comment about some countries banning paternity tests.
Now, before we go on, I honestly really appreciate most of the content that Richard puts out. I think his intention to help men make themselves better is very honourable and I think his drive to help guys avoid the pitfalls of today's dating environment is well-intentioned.
However, there are times that I have found nuance lacking from his arguments.
Whether intentional or not, some of the information in his videos comes across as blanket statements and mass generalisations, which can then be cut down, cross-examined and successfully counter-argued by his opponents all too easily, which just lowers the legitimacy of his overarching message.
And his message is an important one: men AND women need to work on being better, and I think more people need to hear this.
Anyway, back to the topic at hand. So, with regards to Richards comment, what's ACTUALLY going on with some countries banning paternity testing. What’s the truth?
Well, the countries in question are France and Germany. Basically the two largest countries in the European Union. And that will be important to remember later on in this video.
So, in France DNA paternity testing is solely performed on the decision of a judge in the case of a judiciary procedure in order to either establish or contest paternity or to obtain or deny child support.
Private DNA paternity testing is illegal, including through laboratories in other countries, and is punishable by up to a year in prison and a €15,000 fine. The French Council of State has described the law's purpose as upholding the "French regime of filiation" and preserving "the peace of families."
Germany’s stance is slightly less harsh. Any paternity testing must be conducted by a licensed physician or by an expert with a university degree in science and special education in parentage testing, and genetic testing must be carried out by an accredited laboratory. Full informed consent of both parents is required, and prenatal paternity testing is prohibited, with the exception of sexual abuse and rape cases. Any genetic testing done without the other parent's consent is punishable with a €5,000 fine.
So, let’s focus on France because France is clearly the one with the harder line here. Why are they doing this?
Well, their argument is that the family unit is a social construction, not a biological one. Meaning the family consists of the children and those who raise them, regardless of whether they are biologically related or not.
The aim of the law is to protect and preserve the family unit at all costs. As, in the eyes of the French Govt at least, the welfare of the children is paramount.
Yes, it stops men from discovering paternity fraud, but conversely, also stops a situation where a man, who has a family of his own, gets a knock on his door one day from a child he unwittingly fathered from a one night stand 10 or 20 years ago, and his life is suddenly turned upside down.
Suffice to say, in France’s view, the child is an innocent party and many families would implode if such tests were made available, something that is considered to be not in the child's best interest.
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