Would you raise a child that wasn't yours?

by Assassin~ Badass Buzz Guru Posted 2012/04/20 17:36:22

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	Yep	143 votes	93%
	Nope	10 votes	7%

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Rowena Ravenclaw 2012/04/30 03:56:10

Yep

Of course I would. Every child needs a home.

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Katfish 2012/04/29 07:07:50

Yep

Duh, I thought everyone did it nowadays.

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Kalayaan 001 2012/04/29 06:23:25

Yep

If I there were no acceptable alternative and I had the means, I would not oppose it.

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darlene 2012/04/28 22:41:04

Yep

My husband and I adopted our daughter at two days old. Shes fifteen and a half now.

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Sinister Ken Doll™ 2012/04/28 21:01:31

Nope

+1
i don't like children

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Diamond Girl 2012/04/28 19:47:37 (edited)

Yep

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Yes, just because a child may not have come from my body does not mean my heart would love any less...

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darlene to Diamond... 2012/04/28 22:41:49

+1
How sweet♥

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john 2012/04/28 19:46:15

Yep

+1
if i loved his mother then definately and no problem doing it.....

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Wayne TH G 333 2012/04/28 18:01:01

Yep

+1
If I had too!

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Purebread#1 2012/04/28 16:51:37 (edited)

Yep

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You bet. Every child needs both parents in their life's. At least if they can. If they can't then hopefully they can see the other parent as much as possible. I think it makes a child feel loved and that both parent's care very much about them. If for some reason, like if one has died then a substitute would be great for them. Makes the child grow up more confident in themselves. Unfortunately I was only able to have one because of possible bad consequenses for me medically. I would of had one more if I could have. Maybe I should of just took the chance and tried to have another.

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Betty 2012/04/28 12:46:03

Yep

+1
Absolutely.

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POWERSHAKER 2012/04/28 12:13:04

Nope

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Nope. I'm the last person who should raise a child. :)

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fortycal_sig 2012/04/28 01:49:47

Yep

+1
Never been faced with the option, but feel certain I would.

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relic 2012/04/28 00:24:38

Yep

+1
I've raised four boys that weren't blood.

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loved by him 2012/04/28 00:14:53

Yep

+1
hell yea

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Foxylady 2012/04/25 16:26:27

Yep

+1
Yes I would, and I would love them like they were my own children..

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Jazzy G. 2012/04/23 19:03:10

Yep

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of course i would... idk if the child really needed a responsable person in life then i would be one to take care of them...

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Jazzy G. to Jazzy G. 2012/04/23 19:03:38

+2
* Responsible

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sglmom 2012/04/23 02:14:08

Yep

+3
Quite frankly ..
I've been responsible for a child that wasn't mine by birth (but I was there at the time to take care of this one .. for various reasons) ..
And I've raised my own to adulthood too ..

Now if you were to ask me if I could rise to the challenge now as an Elder (who is also blind) .. that would be most likely only under the extreme need to do so .. would I be willing to have custody of another child at this time ..

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EmoMcPa... to sglmom 2012/04/28 23:50:11 (edited)

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That is a selfless action of courage & fortitude; God will Bless your Life; He's Blessed mine by being your friend! http://www.youtube.com/watch?...

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jean 2012/04/22 23:53:45 (edited)

Yep

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I did - but then we got divorced and I have a foster daughter.

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S. Gompers 2012/04/22 07:19:53

Yep

+2
I have.

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just me 2012/04/21 19:24:55

Yep

+2
All children need love, and it doesn't cost anything to provide it.

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Aubrey (: 2012/04/21 19:17:50

Yep

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I've been kind of thinking I might want to adopt when I get older.

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EmoMcPa... to Aubrey (: 2012/04/28 23:58:20

Adopting has been a wonderful experience for us; the toughest part they all became teens fairly close. 12-20 for my girls was extremely difficult. The boys We had no problems. no drugs or crime just drama

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Aubrey (: to EmoMcPa... 2012/04/29 00:13:26

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The way I see, just about all kids have a teen phase. I would know, I'm in the middle of it. Haha. I know it's not exactly the easiest process is the only thing, but I figure I have many, many years before I consider kids.

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EmoMcPa... to Aubrey (: 2012/04/29 01:43:20

+1
That Good ; )

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Wanderer 2012/04/21 17:32:06

Yep

+3
3 stepchildren...they're awesome..!! love 'em heaps.

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Ira 2012/04/21 17:08:40

Yep

+4
Been doing it for 28 years...

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lucythetooth 2012/04/21 17:05:08

Yep

+4
If anything happened to my younger sister, I'd raise her kids.

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Treasure ♥ijm♥ 2012/04/21 16:37:45

Yep

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I would! I am adopted and am grateful that someone took me in... I would accept and love anyone's child.

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EmoMcPa... to Treasur... 2012/04/29 00:03:08

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You are an extremely nice & caring person; I know you could be an awesome Mother. State agencies are the safest way to go. If you have ANY questions just ask ; )

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Treasur... to EmoMcPa... 2012/04/29 00:08:10

Thanks for your kind words. I had two children of my own....and if I was younger, I would adopt in a heartbeat. You are right....State agencies are the safest way to go. My parents adopted me through private adoption years ago....but they knew my birth mother so it worked out just fine.

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Lena 2012/04/21 15:06:46

Yep

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I am doing it right now.
My stepson was abandoned by his mother when he was 2 years old because she decided that he was a burden for her.

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Sunshine 2012/04/21 14:57:41

Yep

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Every child needs a loving home with a loving family. And if I get married one day, that's how I'm probably gonna have kids with my wife. :)

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I <3 Me 2012/04/21 13:12:25

Yep

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yes with out a dout if it wasnt my kid i would still love them and take care of them like they where one of my own

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Just me ∞ijm♥G☮F♀U∞ 2012/04/21 12:46:48

Yep

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If you mean being in a relationship with their father, yes. Foster kids~not at this point in my life, but perhaps in a couple of decades.

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Angela Chambers 2012/04/21 11:46:21 (edited)

Yep

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Yeah. I would. I'd give them the same respect and love as I did their mom, or dad.

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EmoMcPa... to Angela ... 2012/04/29 00:09:58

There in lies a problem; most of these children; their folks didn't want them. They almost all come with attachment disorder. That means the will not bond with you immediately, it may take years. You'll help yourself by taking some classes at your local community college or CPS : )

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Angela ... to EmoMcPa... 2012/04/29 00:21:44

What are you talking about?

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