adopt a child with special needs--or do you think you just would not have what it takes...and if you are no where near ready to have children just give a opinion of what if.
2006-12-27 13:02:15 · 27 answers · asked by eeyoree rocks2003 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I already did! I was pissed when three years ago I found out I'd have to finish the job alone. But it's all working out just the way it's supposed to and she's an angel.
2006-12-27 13:04:03 · answer #1 · answered by Joni J 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
No way. I don't have the patience I should with my own children. I don't know how people do it. I definitely admire them. I also am very work focused which isn't conducive to being a great mother to any child, much less one that is special. My kids are very independent and not needy. That is in some ways good - and in other ways a result of me not babying them in the way I probably should have. My girlfriend has custody of her special needs 15 year old brother who is 85% deaf, and mentally & emotionally challenged. It is so hard and just exhausting trying to get simple points accross to him. And I can't help but thinking, "C'mon - you're 15 act like it!" Even though I KNOW that isn't how it is, and that it is me being really impatient and not understanding at all. (I don't ever say it, but I do think it - just being honest.) And it really bugs me to not have control over things. It would make me crazy to have a child I couldn't just "fix" a problem they had.
This is one of the better questions I've seen on answers! Thanks.
2006-12-27 13:10:10 · answer #2 · answered by Chula 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i don,t think i am the type that could handle a special needs child.There are people in this world that have what they need to handle such a child.I saw a couple on tv that has made it their goal in life to do this and there are plenty more out there that can.I happen not to be one of those people..I don,t have what it takes for some reason....It really would not be fair to the child...if i did give birth to a special needs child however ,i would take responsibility and do my duty as a mother to do all i could however.
2006-12-27 13:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by slickcut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we already have an adopted child----adopting another would be the icing on the cake. both my wife and i have training in special education, so it wouldn't be a frightening experience.
every child deserves to have a home, a mother and a father,
their own space, and the loving experiences that go hand in hand with family living.
i hope this question and answer persuade just one person to consider adopting a child with a special need. you'll never believe the positive difference it will make in your life.
2006-12-27 13:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the patience. I have the time. And if I had the money to take care of medical bills I would most certainly take children with special needs or medical attention. If I could handle it..why not? I wouldn't trust people who couldn't handle it to raise the child, could end up ruining a childs esteem and spirit.
If you have the patience, if you have the love and heart, dedication, and ability to adopt and take care of children. Then do it.
If I lost my husband before ever having kids, I'd seriously consider being a foster parent for all ages. (whilst having one of our own, ill freeze his sperm!)
2006-12-27 13:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by * Kittles * 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I would adopt a special needs child. If I gave birth to one, that would be completely different though. Difficult question.
2006-12-27 13:05:00 · answer #6 · answered by kayle_rose 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I was in a stable state of mind and my life was not as chaotic, I would definitely adopt a child with special needs
2006-12-27 13:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by Alana ♥PeAcE♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I could handle such a big job, it takes a lot and a very special person to raise a special needs child.
2006-12-27 13:05:58 · answer #8 · answered by INSANE SUGARPUFF 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think if I had all the money Id ever need I could handle it. It would take pressure off of me and let me concentrate on the child and his needs. It would be harder to raise a child with Downs if you couldnt provide him with everything he could use to further his developement.
2006-12-27 13:05:17 · answer #9 · answered by PenguinsWife 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would only if an education came with it before hand of what the child needed as far as care. I wouldn't want to just wing it.
2006-12-27 13:04:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋