Parent Guide > Proposed Treatment to Fix Genetic Diseases Raises Ethical Issues

by Rob Stein, NPR's Morning Edition 2013

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "Proposed Treatment to Fix Genetic Diseases Raises Ethical Issues" by Rob Stein, NPR's Morning Edition.

In this article from National Public Radio, a new genetic treatment that removes unwanted DNA from an embryo raises controversy.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Technology, Progress & Industry as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What are the costs and benefits of technology?" and "What should the future look like?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this news article at home:
    • What was "Proposed Treatment to Fix Genetic Diseases Raises Ethical Issues" about?
    • What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
  • Watch The Science Behind 'Genetically Modified Humans' at home with your child.