Those who have or want to have children: would you want to genetically modify them?

[liberal_at_heart]

39. I would do nothing to change my children. It is foolish to chase the dream of creating perfect

humans. Anyone who does obviously doesn't understand how DNA works. There will always be genetic imperfections. It is part of what makes us part of the living universe. My son is autistic and sometimes wishes he wasn't because it makes things so much harder to accomplish the same things everyone else does. But what I tell him is that the autism is partly responsible for the fact that he thinks outside the box, sees things in a way that others don't or can't, has such persistence and determination, and is so funny and outgoing. My daughter has picked up my anxiety issues, but she too is developing persistence and determination. She pushes through her anxiety and does what she sets out to do and occasionally when she needs help she talks to a therapist. I am also learning to push past my anxieties so that I can accomplish my dreams. I am going back to school and I hope that by always getting back up and trying I inspire both my children to keep fighting for the things in life that make them happy. I am even learning how to accept my husband just as he is as he journeys through PTSD. I wanted so bad to have a quick fix so he could get rid of his anger, but I am learning that to help him get through his PTSD I have to accept the journey and quick looking for a quick fix. So, no I would not change my kids, my husband, or myself.