Can a birth mother be a good adoptive parent?
I always tell parents who are thinking of adopting that I highly endorse it. Adoption can also be a very sad, angering and complex situation. For example, my son’s birth mother was a drug and alcohol addict and didn’t contribute to our son’s well being for the first year and a bit of his life.
Do You Think Adoption is a beautiful thing?
Adoption is a beautiful thing. I absolutely love our son, like he comes from my own flesh and blood. However, being a part of someone’s flesh and blood isn’t the criteria for overwhelming, all consuming love – just think of your spouse or partner.
How is adoption a sad and complex situation?
Adoption can also be a very sad, angering and complex situation. For example, my son’s birth mother was a drug and alcohol addict and didn’t contribute to our son’s well being for the first year and a bit of his life. She didn’t get pregnant with the plan of adoption in mind; she originally planned to raise him.
I always tell parents who are thinking of adopting that I highly endorse it. Adoption can also be a very sad, angering and complex situation. For example, my son’s birth mother was a drug and alcohol addict and didn’t contribute to our son’s well being for the first year and a bit of his life.
What are some things adoptive parents should never do?
We adopted Sophie — now 17 — when she was five. Simon was four when we adopted him; he is now 14. Based on my experience, here are eight things adoptive parents should never, ever do: 1. Tell everyone your kid’s backstory.
Can a baby be adopted at birth in the US?
American infants are adopted at birth all the time. Older American kids sometimes become available through the foster care system — a process many adopting families have expressed frustration with.
Adoption is a beautiful thing. I absolutely love our son, like he comes from my own flesh and blood. However, being a part of someone’s flesh and blood isn’t the criteria for overwhelming, all consuming love – just think of your spouse or partner.