Why does the world label a child born out of wedlock a bastard. The term bastard has been used by the world as an insultive word, why would the world do such an act. If a couple decides not to get married before having a child it's there own choice and decision, and the child that is been born is not supposed to be labelled a bastard, because he/she is innocent and has nothing to do with the parents decision. Let the world stop labelling a child born out of wedlock a bastard. A child is a child. Let another better term be used for kids born out of wedlock, because the word "bastard" as already been bastardised by the world.
In this present age most people prefer having a "bastard" than having a child in a marriage settings.
All child are legitimate whether born out of wedlock or not.
#AllChildAreLegitimate.

In this our generation Morals have gone south, Immoral acts are now being seen as the norm and I believe that and only that will make a someone come up with such a thread as OP has done.
There is no moral justification what so ever having intercourse out of wedlock, only shame accompanies it and only one word can embody and express such shame BASTARD!!!

Na coded movement so no lose guard give your pikin that attachie as no be society dey give the name.

Pls I need more explanation, who now gives the name if not the society. After all it's not a name brought from heaven above.
I believe the world can change the name "bastard" and protect innocent kids from the stigma.
Pls let any of the mod move to fp. We can fight
on behalf of this innocent kids with our voices.
Lalasticlala I know it's not a snake thread but pls do the needful.

caesymore:


In this our generation Morals have gone south, Immoral acts are now being seen as the norm and I believe that and only that will make a someone come up with such a thread as OP has done.
There is no moral justification what so ever having intercourse out of wedlock, only shame accompanies it and only one word can embody and express such shame BASTARD!!!

Na coded movement so no lose guard give your pikin that attachie as no be society dey give the name.

LordFaraday:
Pls I need more explanation, cause who now gives the name if not the society. After all it's not a name brought from heaven above.

For example, "Fool" is a word, and its only when you behave a fool people can use words like "Fool" on you. simply stated if you don't want your child being called bastard then do not give birth out of wedlock shikina

Mankind can't be 100% perfect. Mistakes are bound to happen in one's life. The focus is on the innocent child. They are lots of cases that could bring about "the bastard" child.

caesymore:


For example, "Fool" is a word, and its only when you behave a fool people can use words like "Fool" on you. simply stated if you don't want your child being called bastard then do not give birth out of wedlock shikina

LordFaraday:
Mankind can't be 100% perfect. Mistakes are bound to happen in one's life. The focus is on the innocent child. They are lots of cases that could bring about "the bastard" child.

Morality is the key word bro. It is what it is.

Ok. But must we now bring the sin of the parents upon the child? If truly it's immoral for two grown up consenting male and female adult not to bring a child to this world because they are not married.

caesymore:


Morality is the key word bro. It is what it is.

Bastard has no meaning in Africa in the European context. A child born by one mother and one father according to culture, Muslim and Christian rights can be a bastard.

All it takes is being a prodigal or behaving in an uncultured manner. He is that boy that point to his ancestors land with a left (wrong) hand.

Foreign words are not exact fit just as translating from one language to another has hiccups.