A man and woman enter an office where they are greeted by a fertility specialist, who then places them in front of a computer. Here, the couple can cycle through various traits and characteristics, then mix and match them on a computer-generated baby so they can see what their chosen attributes will look like when combined. The man and woman choose a little boy with silky blond hair and emerald green eyes. Their future son will be 6 feet tall with an athletic build, have a genius IQ and a predisposition for baseball. The doctor takes their order, then schedules an appointment with the intended parents to implant the embryo containing all of these traits into the mother. While this scene may sound like a moment out of a science fiction novel, it's not too far off from what could very well be available in the near future. Medical science and technology are advancing rapidly, and in a society entirely concerned with achieving perfection, no one should be surprised that scientists are toying with the idea of ​​genetically creating perfect humans. It's one thing to make the decision to improve yourself through things like plastic surgery, steroids, collagen, herbal supplements, etc. There is also nothing wrong with studying hard and practicing a certain skill to achieve expertise. But is it right to decide the fate of a child before he even has the chance to decide what he wants for himself? Not only is there a simple question of good versus evil, but there are also many serious consequences to using such extreme science. Because these are new and experimental technologies, it is impossible to predict what harmful medical effects genetic modification might have on a child. Another fate...... middle of paper......the miracles of nature, and the only way to ensure that humanity continues to live and the beauty of diversity remains alive is to let nature does and refuse to incorporate genetic engineering into our reproductive efforts. Works Cited Abarado, JD, LL.M., Anne-Marie. Designer Babies: Creating Perfection or Reproductive Problems. University of Houston Law Center. PDF. April 3, 2011.Agar, Nicholas. “Designer babies: ethical considerations (ActionBioscience). » ActionBioscience – Promote the culture of biosciences. April 2006. Web. March 29, 2011. Darnovsky, Marcy. “CGS: the arguments against designer babies.” CGS: Genetics and Society Center. The Center for Genetics and Society, November 30, 2000. Web. April 3, 2011. Ren, Yin. “Designer Babies: The Pros and Cons of Genetic Engineering.” » MURJ. Ed. Spring 2005. Vol. 12.28-32. MURJ. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. PDF. April 3. 2011.