Intention

One of the intentions of the text “Co-parents, but not romantic partners” by Makda Ghebreslassie is to inform the viewers of the reasons why people turn to co-parenting. The main reason why people choose it is their age, which sometimes prevents them from having a child, especially when they are not part of a traditional, nuclear family. Another reason why people turn to co-parenting is the difficulty of adopting, as suggested by Schulz (ll. 12-13), who implies that it is hard for a single gay man to become a father. The personal stories of the interviewees appeal to pathos, and viewers look at their experiences with empathy and compassion. Charlotte Osler’s story, for example, appeals to viewers’ empathy, especially since some of them probably e...