X Sparks Debate: Should Paternity Tests Be Mandatory?

Should paternity tests be mandatory? Commentator and author “Bronze Age Pervert” recently suggested this on X (formerly Twitter), stirring up a debate on the platform. "Trump administration should consider law that makes paternity tests mandatory at birth,” he wrote, “to put father’s name on birth certificate etc; it’s bizarre given this technology that this isn’t already the law.” 

User @Goldnbaumvision agrees. "It's strange that Christian conservative women are so against this…” he wrote. “If they are good God-fearing women, which we know they are, they have nothing to fear, correct?"

The idea has struck a nerve with a lot of women, understandably so, considering the implications it could have on trust in relationships. @Cluffalo replied to the original tweet, writing, "Fathers’ names are typically included on birth certificates already. Mandating paternity tests for healthy families with nothing to fear is just falling to the standards of low-trust, degenerate society. You should absolutely be insulted by the implications of that proposal."

@Cluffalo dropped this gem as well: “Redpill men when a woman marries a deadbeat: 'You should’ve chosen better!!!' Redpill men when a guy has a child: 'You NEED a state-mandated paternity test because it’s literally impossible to tell who you’re marrying.’”  

The idea that paternity tests might be forced upon a loving couple feels insulting to those who believe their relationships are built on mutual respect and commitment. Think about it  – it would be a slap in the face to suddenly question the integrity of the woman's loyalty, especially when she's been devoted for years.  Also, paternity tests aren’t inaccessible. So, is making them mandatory really necessary?

On the other hand, for some people, especially men who have been burned by trust issues or negative experiences in relationships, mandatory paternity tests may feel like a necessary safeguard. @Abulalsalim1 gave a blunt response to @Cluffalo’s concerns, saying, "Sir, I don't know if you've been paying attention but we live in a low-trust, degenerate society. It's time we started acting like it."

Is mandatory paternity testing a reasonable idea, or is it just another symptom of a society in decline? Is it worth questioning the foundation of your family for the sake of "protection"? Or, are we better off building relationships where trust is inherent and not questioned at every turn? I asked my parents for their opinion on this debate since they've been married for over 20 years. They seemed bewildered about the idea of making paternity tests mandatory on a national scale. "What for?" they asked, prompting me to explain the debate unfolding on X. As I read the tweets out loud to them, they looked at each other and laughed. And in that moment, I was reminded that this is really just an issue for the chronically online, imagined by men who aren't even in relationships.

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