Reflections on the first case of triple filiation from birth in Argentina. Why it is important to establish differences between adoption and surrogacy of pregnancy

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to analyze on a recent case of triple filiation from birth in Argentina,  which constitutes a new form of co-parenting. In order to do so, firstly, I describe the facts and the judicial sentence. Secondly, I explain that feminisms and diversity movements have collaborated in more respectful and dynamic understandings and practices of the family institution in clear opposition to neoconservatism. Then I argue that the defense of such family dynamism should not lead us to defend any path for the achievement of the family project, especially in the case of single men or couples. Therefore, I differentiate the ways they usually have to achieve parenthood in order to show how co-parenting and adoption are morally acceptable while pregnancy surrogacy is ethically questionable.