I am ready to have children soon, but I am not ready to be tied down to just one man for the rest of my life, and I do not think that I will ever want to be. I know that I could support children and I have the space in my house, and plenty of time. Should I adopt or....are there any other ways to go about this?? Maybe foster care?? I am ready for a family just negative that one member, do you think that would be wrong?
2006-08-04 16:58:55 · 12 answers · asked by tasha_smiles 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
If you think you're up to raising children on you're own, go ahead. But I would adopt. There are 52 million plus orphans in the world. I don't say adopt all of them, however, give a child that has already been born a chance to live with love. Good luck.
2006-08-04 17:04:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Adopting as a single parent is ridiculously difficult. Unfortunately, any idiot can run off and get herself pregnant for all the wrong reasons. If you really want to start a family of your own as a single parent, I would look into becoming a foster parent and after you've done that for a few years, attempt to adopt. It will make the adoption process a great deal easier and it will help you realize whether you're truly ready to be a parent or not.
2006-08-05 00:04:59 · answer #2 · answered by Chelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An active father figure is ideal, really. Foster care is a good option- it's not as permanent and you're giving kids a home who don't have one. But it is a big commitment, financially and emotionally. Remember- if you've got a full time job and an active social calendar, or ifyou're still in school- kids require alot of time and energy and alot of sacrifice. Don't take this on unless you're really ready.
2006-08-05 00:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by opi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends whether a child needs a father figure, or for that matter more than one parent, to develop normally. I'm no expert and I can't speak for children in general. I would recommend at least considering this seemingly universal need though.
2006-08-05 00:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do this. A child deserves two parents and a whole family. If you need something to fill your life, try volunteering for an organization.
2006-08-06 08:33:32 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you know your liking and disliking , you should avoid to have your own child , later stage, when too old to enjoy or start feeling lonely can go for adaptation , not a bad idea to live life on your own terms ,
2006-08-05 00:12:19 · answer #6 · answered by your noon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend that adopted a child and she never married. She said she never found Mr. Right. She's very happy today with her son.
2006-08-05 00:05:59 · answer #7 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could do articficial insemination. that way the child is still biologically yourse, and i think you get to look at bios of the donors to choose one with traits that you would want your children to have.
good luck :)
2006-08-05 00:05:07 · answer #8 · answered by al 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so have kids u dont need to keep a man just to raise kids but dont be goin n gettn on welfare bc i aint payin for ur kids
2006-08-05 00:02:59 · answer #9 · answered by devil_queen_biatch14 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mister right is out there i advise find him first.trust me as a parent it isn't easy.when the time is right or if it's meant to be it will happen
2006-08-05 00:20:01 · answer #10 · answered by mydesella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋