2006-06-21 09:26:50 · 37 answers · asked by theguru 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
the relation ship is that the you are the child's rich older cousin and the eelderly couple is the girl's grandparents. The grandparents are taking care of the girl because her parents have died. They are asking you because they are dying.
2006-06-21 09:34:53 · update #1
I'd be all like "yo yo" and "wassup wid dat" and like but then I'd get the shizzy and really mark out, yo.
2006-07-03 11:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all, "ordered" is a pretty strong demand. Since you're referring to grandparents as the order givers, and the recipient to the order is a cousin, that means there's some old fashioned family values at issue. The asumption is that the grandparents believe it's the best choice for the 6 yr old. If you are unable to accept the child and provide the love and devotion a 6 yr old needs, your money is worthless. She'd be a lot better off in a good foster home.
2006-06-29 20:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by tee_nong_noy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first reaction would be "how will I fit this child into my life?" Then the answers would come, one after another. It's not impossible but you would have to make changes.
This question really goes back to whether or not you believe in the golden rule "Do unto others as you would have them do to you."
To help you reconcile this in your mind ask yourself what you would want someone to do for you, if you were 6-years old, had no parents and the people taking care of you were dying.
2006-07-05 01:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by Twigless 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only reason there are no kids in my house this very minute is that I can't afford to adopt. A child is a blessing, and if I were you, I'd jump on the opportunity, as long as you'd make a better parent that some crackhead off the street who got pregnant by accident. And if not, then my husband and I would love the chance to take your cousin! Plus, I can't imagine anyone turning their own relative out like that. It's unthinkable!
2006-06-30 16:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by therealj5girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the elderly couple have chosen you, it must be because they trust you.
I don't know if you have children of your own. Maybe not, so therefore you are not willing to take on the responsibilities of raising a child. However, I must say it is important to keep the child with family if at all possible. The poor thing has already lost parents and now going to lose grandparents.
If you are not willing, please assist in finding the best possible placement.
2006-07-05 07:01:07 · answer #5 · answered by alliesharr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray about it. Get away from the situation for a week or so, while you pray. Come back. If, without talking to the grandparents, you have peace about raising a needy child, and you are comfortable in loving, and disciplining her as she grows older. Then, by all means, DO IT! She may really need YOU!
2006-07-04 12:41:01 · answer #6 · answered by thewordofgodisjesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please take my advice. Don't turn away from the path your given.
I would say since you have the money and are the child's family then yes, you should do what's right and give her a good life.
Unless your concerned about her safety in your care. Like if you were afraid you might be abusive or neglecting. But let me just say those are things adults choose to do. So If you choose to give her a good life then do so.
Really... look in your heart for the answer.
2006-07-03 12:36:05 · answer #7 · answered by Gigit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there are aalot of things we need to know.
Where are you in life. I am middle aged and would do this to help the elderly people and give the child a life. There are many things to think about. But the most important is the future of the child and Foster care has the ability to find her a loving, caring home if you are not abole to do this.
2006-07-01 11:09:19 · answer #8 · answered by -------- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were myself 8 years old I would accept it. This is because 8 years old children dont know what responsibility is. :)
If I were 12 years old, I would run away as far as possible.
If I were 16 I would call the police.
If I were a 20 years old girl I would accept the offer and the responsibility
If I were a 20 years old boy I wouldnt accept the responsibility.
It goes on like this..... You see ......Your question doesn't make any sense at all.....
2006-07-03 05:49:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are the rich older cousin, then I would think you would have lots of means to care for her, even if you just wanted to hire it done by a nanny, and that she would be better off than if she became a ward of the state. Is there no one else, since you obviously don't want to do it?
2006-07-05 05:42:37 · answer #10 · answered by wee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shouldn't even have to ask. Are you the only family member able to take care of the child? If so, There's no doubt what the answer should be, YES. Family should always come first.
2006-07-03 09:52:23 · answer #11 · answered by creeklops 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋