Friday, September 10, 2010

Is having a genetic disorder a good enough reason to want to adopt?

"Dear Jenny,

I have a question about people that want to adopt rather than having their own children because they have medical problems that they might be able to pass on to their future children. Are they considering adoption because they just want to avoid taking care of a child with medical problems? Does blaming bad medical make-up justify adopting? I don't think that this is the type of person that should really be adopting. What are your thoughts?

-Adoption Skeptic"


Dear Adoption Skeptic,

I, personally, think that it is selfish for couples to have children when there is a good chance they will pass on a medical disorder that will cause the children to suffer! I highly commend parents who have decided to accept a child into their lives- rather than have a child of their own. It is a difficult, but fulfilling adventure. There are so many children who need homes from infants to teenagers. But if you honestly want to know my thoughts, I think that you clearly have no understanding of being a parent and wanting to make a child's life better.Fortunately, your opinion on who should be adopting doesn't matter!

To readers: If you are considering fostering or adoption of a beautiful and amazing child who needs your love, please visit www.childwelfare.gov/adoption/

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