Are single parent adoptions a good idea?
By gmakesmoney
@gmakesmoney (2923)
United States
September 26, 2007 3:19pm CST
There are now many countries that allow single parent adoptions, meaning the child will be adopted by and raised by a single parent. As with all adoptions of course, the future parent has to be their financially and emotionaly stable and able to care for the child as well as has to proove that they have a solid support system in the way of family or friends that will provide emotional support. Do you think it's a good idea to let singles adopt children? Or do you think only couples should be allowed to adopt?
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@terrych (1227)
• United States
27 Sep 07
Let put it this way, what is better to have one parent or live all your life in an orfanat, without the loves of your parents?
It is better to have one person that you know loves your over any other thing... or have nobody?
I guess there is your answer...
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@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
27 Sep 07
I was raised by a single parent and knowing that it can be done and a child can still feel loved and happy is what made me research single parenting adoption and decide on it as my choice for when I'm ready to have children instead of giving birth myself. So yes it is better to have that love from one person than to forever live alone.
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@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
27 Sep 07
Thanks! It has always seems like the most natural choice for me, even as a child. I wanted siblings and would ask my mom if we could go to Sears and pick up a baby sister, lol.
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@wondericequeen (7876)
• Hong Kong
27 Sep 07
I don't think it matters as long as they are finally and emotionally stable enough to adopt the child. Of course, they have to have a big heart too! In my opinion, having a single parent is better than being an orphan anyway and I think when the people are ready to do the adoption and the commitment. Singletons are just as good as couples.
@wondericequeen (7876)
• Hong Kong
29 Sep 07
That's really true! How to teach a child could cause a lot of conflict between couples! I don't think I will have kids in my life, but I do admire those people who have a big heart and I am sure if you have the heart for it, you can do great with or without someone!
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@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
27 Sep 07
I totally agree. For me too it's really a nice option and I prefer it to having a child with someone else. I wouldn't have to ask someone else for their opinion or permission for things that involve my child and I don't have to worry about someone else's inept parenting skills to mess up my kid, lol.
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@GardenGerty (160708)
• United States
26 Sep 07
With the number of homeless children, I believe that a single parent who undergoes rigorous checking as far as background, mental health, ability to provide, support system, etc. should be a valid candidate to adopt a child. It is still better than going from foster home to foster home, and it demonstrates to a child that someone is willing to make that permanent commitment.
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@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
27 Sep 07
I totally agree, it's a great option for children who would otherwise have no home.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
26 Sep 07
I don't see why not....Look at how many children are raised by single parents due to divorce....I think as long as a person is "equipped" to raise a child, financially, and emotionally I see no reason, why a single person shouldn't adopt
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@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
26 Sep 07
I totally agree, as long as they can provide financially and emotionally then I don't see an issue. In fact there's even grants and all kinds of things to help with the cost associated with adoption now.
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@lovelydame3000 (1577)
• India
27 Sep 07
Hi gmakesmoney! I do not see anyhing wrong in singleparent adoptions. If someone is able to supportt a child emotionally and financially and offer a stable life to the child then there is no harm. It is better to have a single parent than having no parent at all.
@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
27 Sep 07
I agree, I think they're great for both children that have no one and for singles who want to become parents.
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@alamode (3071)
• United States
26 Sep 07
I've known many single-parent households... the kids do fine. As it stands, both parents have to work in this economy, so daycare issues, etc., apply there as well as to the single parent. They also have the ability to devote most of their free time to the child to assure that their emotional needs are met..
@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
26 Sep 07
I agree, there is more free time for the child and really the same issues exist as they do for couples.
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@magnet (2087)
• United States
27 Sep 07
I think that single parents are very capable of raising a child alone, I think that it may be harder though,but it can be done. Since people are allowed to be foster parents and single then they should be able to adopt as well. Although I feel like there's nothing wrong with being a single parent and adopting, I think that it's better to have two good loving parents.
@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
27 Sep 07
I see nothing wrong with single people adopting. I mean, single people are allowed to give birht and raise children, why shouldn't they be allowed to adopt??? I was a single mom for most of my kids lives and I don't think they would have been any better of with 2 parents...
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
27 Sep 07
I think, if someone is trying to adopt and they are not involved with anyone and they have the money and means to support a child. Then of course, yes, letthem adopt. It is hard enough for people to find homes for all these babies and childrens who don't have families...if someone wants to adopt and then can care for the child. Let them!
@violeta_va (4831)
• Australia
27 Sep 07
There are too many kids around that dont have both mother and father. They spend their childhood on the street or in istitutions many of which are bellow any standard. If a person has love to give and home to share I dont see why not. Help a child feel what love is what home is what family is.
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