Why do parents who adopt children change their names? If they already have names isnt it a bit confusing for the poor child? Why dont they be greatful that they at least have a kid, they dont need to name one. Would u change a babies name if u adopted it?
2006-12-12 21:23:49 · 4 answers · asked by ce_ben1 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
For a baby, it's not confusing at all. I was adopted at the age of 3 months. I had a 'birth name', but my parents of course gave me a new name.
I would do the same if I adopted a baby. I wouldn't change the kid's name if it was older than 1 year or so. Maybe change the last name, so it felt part of the family.
2006-12-12 23:54:14 · answer #1 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the child is young (a baby), of course I would cahnge the name. I am an American, so why would I want a child from, lets say China, with a name like Ping Dung Pow when the child could have a "normal" American name. I think it would being mean to the child to grow up an American with American parents and have a foreighn name. Just my 2 cents.
2006-12-13 08:33:51 · answer #2 · answered by Squirrel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the child is still young,I would.Maybe the new parents want to feel like real parents,and by choosing the child's name can accomplish that.
So yes,i would if i had to adopt.But not a toddler.That can be confusing.
2006-12-13 05:29:11 · answer #3 · answered by joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends the circumstances,I to know the background of the child,other then that no it shouldn't change really.
2006-12-13 07:02:38 · answer #4 · answered by RoxxiRabbit66 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋