Adoption: Would you do it? Why? Why not?

[dzdst796]

Originally Posted by Little32

If I ever did adopt, I would adopt from within the country, because there are lots of children here who need homes too.

You are so right about there being plenty of children right here in the USA that need good homes, especially Black children.

Also for people that are considering adopting children from abroad, that is an expensive undertaking. Every country has different laws regarding residency and other requirements. Be sure you understand exactly what is required prior to beginning that international journey.

Good luck to everyone who is considering adoption. From experience I will share that it takes a great deal of patience.

[OneTimeSBX]

it is such a toss up with some of these children now. were there drugs used during the pregnancy, any diseases, mental issues? my cousin was on drugs with her last child, the same child that the family wanted ME to adopt. i just couldnt risk it, her mother was a prostitute, strung out on crack, she swore she hadnt used crack the whole pregnancy. since this was her 8th child given up for adoption/taken away from her, the family insisted someone keep this one. i was not willing to risk the future problems that this child might encounter.

i love the idea of adopting. given the right conditions, i would consider it. it gives children a second chance. if these children with issues are going to be only children, i think it would work. seeing as how i have 2, i cant bring that into my family unless i know the complete background.

[SummerChild]

DZDST796, Congrats!!!
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Originally Posted by dzdst796

You are so right about there being plenty of children right here in the USA that need good homes, especially Black children.

Also for people that are considering adopting children from abroad, that is an expensive undertaking. Every country has different laws regarding residency and other requirements. Be sure you understand exactly what is required prior to beginning that international journey.

Good luck to everyone who is considering adoption. From experience I will share that it takes a great deal of patience.

[Honeykiss1974]

I have seriously considered adoption (as a single person) so I would adopt a child with no problem.

[TheEpitome1920]

I definitely plan to adopt...down the road. I would like to adopt from the state, primarily because there are no fees associated with it. Private agencies are ridiculously expensive. I'd like to adopt an older child, I've heard that once a child is over 5 they tend to have to age out of the system.

[Maat]

i'd love to adpot one day...i'd like to adopt 2 kids/youth in fact. simply because i think that as much as folks look to adopt the wee little ones, the older kids, the ones who REALLY need lots of love and positive encouragement to counter Lord knows what theyve had to deal with in their lives, are oft ignored/forgotten and they eventually 'age out' of the foster are system and more than likely become homeless or worse