Home DNA Tests Can Disrupt Family Dynamics. Here's How | WSJ

More people are taking home DNA tests to learn about their background. For some, the results can be not only unexpected, but can radically change their lives. WSJ’s Amy Dockser Marcus explains.

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[noonenow]

You know what disrupts families more than DNA tests? Being polyamorous in a monogamous relationship.

[ChocolateMilkyYummy]

Instead of the title being "DNA tests are bad" it should be "Having someone elses kid and trying to trick your husband in to raising it is bad"

[GuyMantis]

it’s not disrupting family dynamics, it’s getting the truth out.

[Xergecuz]

This reminds me of that person that was a white supremacist and took a DNA test and found out he was 10% black.

[anastasiarose]

I swear to God people are on another level of stupid, like complaining about DNA companies, being shady is one thing, but complaining about them, exposing the truth is not something to complain about. Like, I don't know why a group of cheaters decided to band together to make this video because they don't want to be outed but too bad honey

[vagabondwastrel]

So in short women who cheated are complaining about being caught.

[carstars]

I found a 2nd cousin. A cousin who was dropped off at an orphanage and he never knew any biological relatives in his life. What was once in the shadows is now in the light. Maybe changing dynamics but truth is better than not knowing.

[ciannaguillen]

Humans will be humans...but Home DNA Tests do NOT disrupt Family
Lies, family secrets, pride, shame, selfishness, greed, prejudice and hate...THAT is what Disrupts Family Dynamics....And I stand by my comment...

[jayfawn]

This is like how complex families are in my sims. I make them fool around and sleep with the whole newcrest.

[rodolfolasparri]

Mommy,
why does 23&Me say that the FedEx man is my Daddy?
child #2....1st born/older child
Yeah Ma, & why does it say the mailman is my dad?

[eliza_naomi]

My mom found both of her birth parents through one of these tests... and it’s been the best thing that’s happened to all of our families. Her parents were ecstatic to find her, and my mom felt the same. I was so excited to have new grandparents, and I have loved seeing how some of my grandmothers mannerisms have been passed down to both me and my mother. I would never change the experience we had, and for us, it only improved our family dynamic.

[jaridkeen]

I love this. Keeps fathers from paying for kids that are not theres when women lie.

[ailinh]

Cheating can ruin family dynamics? Whoa! What a shocking revelation!

[jyedavies]

When you get caught up in Sally’s life story and want a full tv series...

[adampender]

This video fails to mention that not all DNA testing companies share their databases publicly. Also the case they represent is not the average as the the video admits. This video seems very manipulative to me.

[vtipoman]

I'd argue that what makes a relative someone important to you is the relationship you've built together and the things you've done for each other, not whether you're actually related or not. Having an extra step sibling doesn't mean anything if they're a complete stranger, and learning that your parent isn't genetically your parent doesn't erase all they did for you and the love they gave you.

And.. helping the police solve crimes is a bad thing?

[solchrystal]

I was way too invested in Sally's imaginary story 😆

[jamielancaster]

My DNA test said I am half Irish and half Milk Man🤪

[nonyabizness.original]

huh. so my dna could be used without my knowledge, by someone unknown to me, to track down someone related but unknown to me, for reasons unknown to me, who never even got dna tested.

yeah, that's not extremely invasive or creepy af.

[WeiYinChan]

I read a Reddit post where a couple (not married thankfully) did a DNA test together and realised they are half-siblings. Turns out their mothers used the same sperm donor.