Jeanne Warren Lindsay

In the following viewpoint, Jeanne Warren Lindsay contends that birth fathers are often left out of the adoption process and do not receive adequate counseling or emotional support. She claims that contrary to popular belief, many unmarried young fathers are interested in dealing with unplanned pregnancies and being a part of their children’s lives. In addition, failing to honor a birth father’s parental rights, she warns, can lead to future legal complications in an adoption. Lindsay founded the Teen Parent Program at Tracy High School in Cerritos, California, and has written various books addressing adolescent pregnancy, parenting, and adoption.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to Lindsay, why did Nick feel his needs as a birth father were not considered?
2. In the author...