Delivery Man: Sperm Banks

This film is a must. The story is moving and thought-provoking, but it is also a  lot of fun.

Discuss:

1. What is a sperm bank? What are the services offered by a sperm bank? Make a guess if you have no idea.

2. Visit the site on this link, Then answer the questions that follow.

• What is the name of the sperm bank?
• What services does it offer?
• What are the costs?
• Do you consider it expensive? Why (not)?
• What's your opinion about this issue? How ethical is it? 
• What is the trend in the future? Will it be an ordinary service, like purchasing a new car or house?
• Would you be a donor? Explain it
• Would you consider using a sperm bank if you could not have children?
• Are donors altruistic or just looking for some extra cash?
• Should the donor's identity be revealed if the child wanted to know it? Why (not)?

I. Watch the movie segment. Vince Vaughn's character is the biological father of of those young people he interacts with in the scene. The kids, however, don't know it. 

 Discuss:

1. What were the consequences of his sperm donation?

2. How should he deal with the situation? Should he let them all know they are his children? Explain why (not)?

3. What would you do if you were in his shoes?

Answer key:

• What is the name of the sperm bank?  The Sperm Bank of California
• What services does it offer? Donor Sperm, Sperm Storage,  Semen Analysis, Genetic Consultation
• What are the costs? It depends on the services required. From US$9,000,00 to US$35,000,00 - sometimes more depending on how long the storage will take.
• The other answers will vary.

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