Birth Father

A birth father is the biological male parent of a child, who contributes to the child's genetics through sperm. This term is often used in discussions about adoption, custody, and family relationships. The birth father may or may not be involved in the child's life post-birth. In legal contexts, rights and responsibilities can vary; the birth father may have parental rights, or he may have relinquished them during the adoption process. Understanding this role is important in conversations about family dynamics and the relationships between biological parents and their children.