"Adoption"

India
June 4, 2007 3:46am CST
I might have to look at adopting a child as I cant seem to have one of my own. It has shattered by heart but I am trying to be brave and taking it positively. However, when I spoke to friends & family, each one has a different opinion on adoption. Would like to understand what you people think on the subject. Anything that you all have to say will be a great help in me being able to take a decision. This is a serious one, hence please keep it honest and straightforward. Thanks in Advance.
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18 responses
@nannacroc (4049)
4 Jun 07
If you really want a child than adoption is a great way to go about it if you can't have one of your own. You will be helping to give a child a much better life than they may have had.
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
4 Jun 07
yup. it's like opening a doorway for a better future for them. adoption is not only making yourself feel complete by having a kid like your own but you are giving a child a chance to be loved, too.
@bda_rock (135)
• Bermuda
6 Jun 07
Adoption is a great alternative. There are plenty of children out there just looking for a loving parent. There are millions of children world wide that need adopting. I just think the world would be better if more people like you would at least think about adoption.
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
4 Jun 07
sorry about you not having a baby of your own. there are people like you and they opt for adoption. i have nothing against adoption. in fact, it is one good way in giving a child another chance to live with good adoptive parents like you. plus, if a kid can complete your life and make you happier, then, adopt one if you can't have one. there's nothing wrong about it.
@Chikana (39)
• India
5 Jun 07
Congratulations!! You have made Great and Right decision. If your Gynaecologist is of opinion that you will not have your own child, Then One Must Adopt child. Adoption is the way by which you will give better life and education to a little baby (like your own if you had), which is not going to have that life in reality. This is the perfect decision for couple not concieving after long infertility treatment. Congratulations again for brave decision. Keep it up. best luck. I wish best for your Little baby. Goodluck.
• Fiji
4 Jun 07
If you are sure and confirmed that is by consulting the medical people than I think a good option would be to adopt a child or children and yes as some one has commented you could be one of the chosen one to provide love to one of many children without it.
@toe_ster (770)
• United States
4 Jun 07
There is nothing wrong with adopting. I am sorry you haven;t had one of your own but that should not stop you from being a mother. It takes more than giving birth to be a mother. Just think about how badly you wish and want one of your own, there is a child out there that wishes and wants and hopes for a mother too. There are so many children out there in need of good loving homes. If you are unsure of adopting, try foster care first. But I know you could love a child as if you gave birth to it. It takes more than labor and delivery to be a good mother. So you can do it and love it. Good luck!
• Switzerland
4 Jun 07
What relates human beings is not the genes or blood or color, it is pure love. As long as you are looking to shower your love and care on a young, tender flower, please go ahead and be the shade under which the new flower can blossom. But, discuss it completely and remove any doubts/suspicions before you adopt.
@winky73 (1404)
• United States
4 Jun 07
I for one think it's great that you would consider adopting a child.There are so many unwanted children in this world and what could be better than giving a child like that a chance for a loving home and family. I mean don't we all deserve that?
• Canada
4 Jun 07
I am an adopted child. Well, an adult now lol, but I was adopted when I was 10 weeks old. I'm forever grateful to my parents, my biological parents for knowing that they couldn't care for me, and giving me the chance at a good start in life, and my adoptive parents for helping me become who I am today. I think adopting is a wonderful idea. There are so many children out there who aren't able to stay with their biological parents, for many many different reasons. To be able to offer one or more of them a home and love and security for life is a wonderful thing. Don't be put off by the thought that the child/ren won't be "yours". I promise you, you won't even think about it. Once the process is finalized, to all extents and purposes, they are yours. I'm sorry to hear that you can't have children of your own. I can't pretend to understand how shattered you must feel. There are other options out there though, and giving a loving home to a child who doesn't have one is the best gift you could give to anyone.
@wachit14 (3595)
• United States
4 Jun 07
I can think of no better way to become a parent as I am an adoptive parent myself. You need to find out about the adoption laws where you live first before pursuing adoption. If you have a foster care system in your country this might be a good way to get into adoption or you may have to talk to a lawyer who specializes in adoption first. Good luck!
@adijam265 (769)
• India
4 Jun 07
its nice that you have accoted the fact and are looking a it positivey , it is touugh, i think it's ok, because it happened even to my family friend, they adopted a daughter who is now 19 and are living prettyfine
@safire (23)
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
i've been thinking about adoption too. however my friends tell me i'm still young to consider adopting instead of having my own. they suggest artificial insemination but i think adoption is better than having a difficulty on how to explain to the child that he/she is artificially inseminated in the future. with adoption, you could just tell the child clearly that he/she is adopted but you love him/her as your own. my older friends say that if i choose to adopt, i should not choose infant because i do not know yet the health condition of the child ; better choose age 3 and older.
@senthil2k (1500)
• India
4 Jun 07
Its really a very great decision to adopt a child. By adoption, you are not only trying to console yourself, you are be directly helping a child see his/her bright future. Make a visit to some orphanage near to your place and have a look at the children there. You will definitely feel proud of your decision. I also want to give you another suggestion. Assuming that you are adopting a child now and by God's grace, if you are blessed with your own child after some time, don't ever show the different between the children. Because that is more worse than not adopting the child itself. Take care and be proud of your decision.
@dazeylaze (256)
4 Jun 07
I agree with most people on this post, in that it would be a great thing to adopt. I plan on adopting and fostering many children. I can't think why some of your family and friends might be against it if you cannot conceive. Perhaps they're concerned that you may not be able to love someone else's child the way a parent should. But I think that once you have adopted that child, it is yours and only yours and the love will come naturally. You'll know what's right in your heart anyone, so don't really listen to what other people have to say. Good luck!
@lavkul (472)
• India
4 Jun 07
I would not say that I understand your feelings, even if i say this this would be wrong. But If I would be there in your place I would have surly adopted a child, reason being life is given once I want to njoy every part of it. I can not let my life go waste. In worst case if my life is not for me then I can live for a person who is orphan, atleast my life would be of some for any one. So if you think so that you should adopt some one then discuss with your family and go ahead.
@ravinskye (8237)
• United States
4 Jun 07
I think adoption is great. If I could afford to adopt and raise another child I would. I think it is a great thing to give a home to a child that needs one. There are so many children that are given up and need someone to give them a good loving home. If you can provide that how can it be a bad thing?
@saralee1 (1983)
• United States
4 Jun 07
If you want a child more than anything, then please! adopt! there are many lonely children in need of homes out there. Some even find children through foster care and later adopt.
@wolves69 (755)
• United States
4 Jun 07
I just spent some time in an orphanage and its really an eye-opener to see how the kids live and it breaks my heart to know that most of the kids there will not be adopted. We have four kids of our own, and I'm going to approach the topic with the missus about adopting in the future. I wouldn't pull for an infant, but one that is a little older, 6-10. I've heard the arguments both for and against adoption, but the only examples I've been able to find are all positive. Normally a child coming into your home is wanted and will be loved. The child won't be bothered by the fact he/she is adopted, but only knows the love of the parents. The children who take adoption the hardest are the ones who haven't been told the truth.