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 What does the natural mother gain from adoption?
Everyone talks about adoption as a "win" for everyone involved. What does a mother "win" when she loses her baby to adoption?
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 I have just adopted a little boy am i allowed to get him circumcised?
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 I'm worried I won't be a good mom...?
I'm 7 1/2 months pregnant so there's kind of no turning back now (the child was unplanned, birth control didn't work as well as we hoped it would) and the only real option we have is ...


 Is asking a pregnant woman if she wants to give up her child "socially acceptable" behavior?
after the most recent event with the waitress in washington state, i get the impression that many think that it's "acceptable" for paps interested in private adoption to ask a random ...


 How do I make sure not to adopt an ugly kid?
usually fat women have the ugliest kids so if I stay away from them i should be fine?...


 Would you adopt a child if...?
you knew that you and your partner are totally able to conceive?...


 What is your view toward adoption?
Would you adopt a child and treat him/her like your own, even if you have real children?...


 Should i put my unborn 4 adoption?
i dnt think i could afford her and im only 19 need advice plz ...


 Really confused, do all adoptees have the potenital of being killers?
Okay, I posted a question about a news article stating that the killer was adopted and if anyone felt offended that they point that out. Well one answer distrubed me, the person in an email and in ...


 Can I adopt my friend's baby?
So, my friend confirmed her pregnancy this morning after 10 different test brands and a trip to Planned Parenthood. She, the father and myself had decided that they would like for me to adopt the ...


 Adoptees - would u rather you had been aborted?
I understand the suffering that comes with being adopted, I am myself. But so many people and comments i have come across are so bitter - some with good adoptive parents whos fault it is not for u ...


 Connotations of the term "first mother"?
This is a poll. When you hear the term "first mother," do you think of it meaning "first" as in:

- (1) "first wife: and "second wife," where "...


 How to plan an "adoption" baby shower when money is all they need?
My cousins have just adopted an infant, something they have been waiting for for about 8 years. In that time they have acquired all the babies material needs (furniture, clothes etc.), however they ...


 Whats your favorite color???
mine is redddddddddddddd like the color of blood or the cheez it box....


 Wouldn't it hurt your feelings?
If you adopted a child. Raised them. Loved and cared for them, and then they decided, now they're old enough they want to find their birth parents? How would you handle this? (friend going ...


 Should We Adopt This Baby?
Last year, my husband and I adopted a baby girl, and we love her to pieces. Now that she's a year old, we want to adopt again so she can have a brother or sister(I can have kids, but we want to ...


 Should my boyfriend and I keep our baby or give it up for adoption?
I am 15 years old and pregnant by my 16 year old boyfriend. Both of our parents know and want us to decide on what to do with the baby when it's born. At first, my boyfriend wanted me to get an ...


 Should I tell my parents that I know I am adopted?
Ok well I just found out recently from my sister-in-law that I am adopted. But I am really scared to tell my parents because I don't know how they are going to react. I mentioned it to my mom ...


 My boyfriend is 18 and was adopted and is trying to find out who is birth mom is, any help please let me know.
his name is Eric. he was adopted at birh. and was born in Florida. he is 18 now and his birthday is September 7,1989.
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Eric was adopted at birth and was born in Florida ...


 Adopting my unborn child?
I am 6 weeks pregnant ad I am highly considering puting my baby up for adoption. I am 28 and got pregnant for all the wrong reasons. Financially I can't keep the baby. My sister has been trying ...



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What do you think of adopting children instead of birthing your own ?



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vicky
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If you are still able to have a baby, why not just have one? But some people like adopting because you do not need to go through the pain of pregnancy, or anything like sagging or gaining weight. It's really a personal preference, depending on what you want and what you are willing to do.

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Harmony t
personally i think it gonna really hurt if u have the child but i want 2 adopt and the kids r usally so cute that r adopted , i have a lot of friends that were adopted

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rachel
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i love it. my sister is adopted. and when i get married and want children...im going to adopt too

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belle_glamour
I have two biological twins and three adopted children. It's whatever you wish.

***EDIT*** Just so you know, in response to your answer to my question, her first name is Tayla. May is the middle name.

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Marie C
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I think people should be able to choose how they form their families. If people wish to have biological children, that's fine. If they prefer to adopt, that's great, too. Some families do both!

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BabeDoll
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Personally, I would adopt because why put another child into this world when there are so many out there that do need a good loving home. If I still wanted a biological child, sure, I'd have one, but I would also love to adopt as well. Kind of the whole Angelina Jolie theory maybe? Haha... but I wouldn't want that many!

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kja63
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Personal preference.

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megr_b
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I am all for adopting! I want to adopt older children. I will be adopting for various reasons, but the main one is that I want to turn around a kid's life, and by the time they have lived in foster homes/orghanages for 8-10 years, they have pretty much given up on getting adopted. I think that is so sad... I want to change their mindset.

Of course, to me honest, there are also more selfish reasons for adopting including:
1.) body/vagina will stay in shape
2.) able to choose sex of baby (i don't want to get stuck with three boys!!)
3.) i know i will be getting a healthy baby... because you just never know when a mutiation in your genes could cause a lifetime of suffering.
4.) I refuse to take time off to have kids.
5.) ...I'm sure there are a lot more, but I cannot think of them right now.

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ShesMyAngel
i love the idea of adopting. i think its great. I'm pregnant with my first but if i could afford to adopt in the future i will. There are plenty of children in the world who need homes and i would love to share mine!

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kazz06
there are lots of children out there that need adopting and if you can give them a good home and feel its something you want to do then you should.

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michaellandonsmommy
I think it is wonderful. I would love to adopt one day, when my boys are a little older.

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kaky_jazz
I think that's a good thing to do.

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mammabear_327
well in all honesty i agree with both ways some were made to have children while others just can't stand the thought of having to go thur all that but to me both ways are the way to go i have four of my own i would also adopited if my husband would let me cause there are alot of children out there that need a good home and a good family

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frameliner
That it is a wonderful thing. My best friend dealt with infertility for years, ectopic pregnancies, hormone treatments...on and on. They adopted thier daughter, and you would swear that she is their biological kid.
Whether to keep your figure, or you have that much love...as long as you know that that baby is YOURS, bless you.

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Debra P
I can't think of any good reason not to adopt! I adopted my one and only beautiful daughter, Olivia, just over 3 years ago. I couldn't be happier or love her any more had she been born to me. She is the joy of my life. There are so many children in need of loving homes. If I were to have any more children, they would be adopted.

Not flesh of my flesh
Or bone of my bone
Still, miraculously my own
Never forget
Not for a minute
You weren't born under my heart
But in it

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NNY
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I would think i would rather have my own children.

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SKYE
i always wanted to adopt. i think that it is usch a gift to be able to help another child that is in need. i personally just had a baby but we are considering adopting our second in a couple years. it is an expensive process but its definitely a great think to do for someone else.

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faith
I think it is a wonderful thing. But everyone wants a perfect newborn. Those are harder to come by. But there are tons of deserving children who are a little older, or some with problems. Either way, it is a good thing. Some people do both, adopt and have their own biological children.

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Pits4Me
There are so many children in this world who need a home and parents that are going to love them no matter what. I think adoption is a great option. LOL that rhymed.

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KAREN P
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I think it is truely beautiful how open to adoption the people who responded to your question are. It is true it doesn't make any difference if your children are adopted or your own natural children. We all have seen an awesome family that may have one troubled child of there own. This can happen to your own or an adopted child as well. I have been a foster parent and I have both natural children and one adopted child. Our child was in our home as a foster baby before we adopted her. Even thought we were told that she may have mental problems at some point; we were devoted and happy to rescue her from a less that perfect situation. The years have been very challenging and rewarding as well. Nothing is perfect in this world but if you are determined to adopt I would suggest that you do it. I thank God that we were there for our child and have brought more joy and love to her than she ever would have know otherwise. Thank you for asking your question.

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REBMA R
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I think it is wonderful if the person adopting is satisfied with that. I always wanted my own child and would not have been happy without having a baby but I think anyone who can do this is great and is doing a great thing for a child that they will adopt. It is all about personal feelings toward this!!

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4Real
I think either is a great way to go, only if you will fully love either child, and provide a good home.
Personally, giving birth to my daughter was one the best experiences in my life, and I wish all could have that experience.
But I also think its great to adopt and take in all of these poor unwanted children, its too bad more people couldn't use protection rather than making a mistake of getting pregnant then having to give away their child.

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China
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I think its great cause there's alot of kids that need a home.Why have your own when you can get one with out the pain of having one.

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ChaseD
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I think it's great because there are so many children out there who need families.

Blood (or genetics) is not what makes a family... love is.

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Dalice Nelson
Honestly? I think it's beautiful.

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Stephanie A
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I think it is a good way to give love to a child that does not have anyone and you are a good person for wanting to do it.

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j
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There are so many children who need to be adopted. I think it is great for people to consider this option. Please keep in mind, though, that many children who are waiting to be adopted need more patience and care in order to establish good attachment. They usually have been through a lot in their short lives. If you are willing to put in the effort though, the benefits will be great both to you and the child.

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agarovoy
I think it's a win-win situation. These kids need families. There are too many people in the world anyways. Overpopulation is a huge problem that people don't pay attention to and it's disgusting how it really is going to ruin everything. Adopting a child is one of the best things that people can do to save our planet. (That's deep, I know, but very true).

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it's a wonderful thing to do, and very much a personal decision.

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sanbox69
As long as you are a good parent with lots of love to give, it doesn't matter; giving birth does not automatically make you a good parent ;)

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Got00
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I believe to adopt is a selfless act
something most humans are unable to comprehend.

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