Just wondering. Me and my hubby have been TTC for two years (tomorrow) and are considering other options. We are extremely financially stable and have a home big enough for children. I am 20 (about to be 21) and he is 23 (about to be 24). Thanks in advance!
2007-04-12 07:24:23 · 3 answers · asked by Ashley V 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
We still want to have children of our own. We are not going to give up!!! :o) Just exploring our options if it comes to it. Even if we are able to have our own children, we will definitely adopt also. There are too many children who need love!
2007-04-12 07:46:17 · update #1
Age requirements varies from state to state and from country to country.
"...Both adoptive parents must be no more than 40 years of age older than the child they will be adopting. This means that many agencies will require those seeking to adopt a newborn to be under 40 years of age. If the child to be adopted were age 8, the adoptive parents must be no more than 48 years of age. (Some agencies waive the age requirement.) ..."
(http://www.adoption101.com/agency_adopti...
"...Is there an age requirement for adoptive parents?
You must be at least 18 years old to adopt a child from foster care.
How old is "too old"?
It is difficult to generalize about upper age limits for adoptive parents. In general, it is preferred that there is no more than a 40 year span between your age and the age of the child you are adopting. Exceptions are made if determined in the best interest of the child..."
(http://www.mareinc.org/infosupport/faqs....
"...An adult can adopt an unmarried child under the age of eighteen. The adult must be at least ten years older than the child unless the adopting parent is a stepparent or married relative of the child..."
(http://www.teenparents.org/adoption.html...
Your best bet really is to look up the guidelines set out in your state/country. Any government related website for your particular area can surely provide you with the necessary links.
2007-04-12 07:31:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As said it depends on what agency/State criteria / Country criteria you’re going through. Take for example in China now they only allow married couples who have been married at least 3 years if it’s the first marriage , and least 5 years if it’s the second marriage (for either spouse). They have some other criteria that they recently added. The best thing you can do is just search around talk to different agencies about their requirements. Since you and husband are both young, and financial stable that’s probably a plus for you.
Though your quite young and haven’t been trying that long, I still think adoption is a great idea. There are many couples who after adopting a child(ren), will sometimes end up pregnant. Partly because the stress is taken away. Then your just your just blessed with a bigger family. :)
2007-04-12 07:44:50 · answer #2 · answered by Spread Peace and Love 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that if you are only 20 and your husband is only 23 then unless your doctor has told you you will never be able to have children then 2 years isn't all that long to try and conceive. I wouldn't give up yet. I don't know if there is an age limit to adopt. One of my friends just adopted but she is 36 and has been unable to have children for 10 years. I know that there are lots of legal fees. I would talk to your doctor before you decide that you need to adopt, but if you do end up adopting in the future then I think that you are doing a wonderful thing. Good luck with it all.
2007-04-12 07:31:41 · answer #3 · answered by kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋