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Old 02-03-2006, 07:38 PM   #1
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What do you guys think about single parent adoption?
I've been thinking about adopting and wanting to do so for years and years. There are some things I need to get in line first, but I'd really like to adopt within the next 2-3 years. What are your opinions on this?

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Old 02-11-2006, 08:48 AM   #2
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I think that if you are in a spot and capable of single parenting, then go for it! The only thing would be if you plan on marrying in the future, cause that could cause some issues if the child was older when you got married (nothing that couldn't be dealt with though). That's great that you want to adopt!!!!
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Old 02-11-2006, 09:10 AM   #3
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My aunt is a single woman who recently adopted. She's doing well. The only things I see her really struggling with is time to get her work done, and money: stuggles that I am sure present themselves for a married couple as well, but perhaps not to as great an extreme.
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Old 02-11-2006, 11:45 PM   #4
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My opinion:

Two parents > one parent > no parents.
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Old 02-12-2006, 11:37 AM   #5
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Two parents > one-parent > no parents.
I agree with DanBob (). If you can't provide both parents, make sure they have a role model to look up to that can help fulfill the areas in which you're lacking.
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Old 04-05-2006, 07:35 PM   #6
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I agree with DanBob (). If you can't provide both parents, make sure they have a role model to look up to that can help fulfill the areas in which you're lacking.
I do agree with this.

Sweet girl, you're still young don't give up hope yet k? You do have to be 25 to adopt as well so you have a few years to pray and think over this. Please pray about this a great deal before making such a life altering decision, a baby isn't a baby for long. Just make sure this is something you desire because you can provide for a baby, even more because you feel it is what God desires for you and not just because you desire to have a baby to love and to love you back.
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Old 04-07-2006, 01:41 PM   #7
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I've thought about all of that.
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Old 04-09-2006, 07:04 PM   #8
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I was raised by a single mom for a good portion of my life. I think I turned out fine.
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Old 04-15-2006, 09:31 AM   #9
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I was raised by a single mom for a good portion of my life. I think I turned out fine.
Me too. But I still agree with Bob.
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