i am 16 and wondering if i can still be adopted? Not happy at all living at home i'm not getting on with my mum or stepdad very well and can't cope anymore things are making me ill, i have had councelling and it didnt really help me. any ideas on what do next?
2007-05-31 07:47:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
You have parents, you can't be put up for adoption. Stop arguing with your parents and do what you are supposed to do.
2007-05-31 07:49:20 · answer #1 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Technically, no you are not too old to be adopted. You need to understand there are not very many people that will adopt someone your age. If I were you I would grin and bear it at home. If you think you got it tough at home, the world is an even tougher place. Get a job and start saving until you turn 18 because if you want to go about things on your own, you are gonna need the money. Nobody rides for free. Grin and bear it!
2007-05-31 14:53:15 · answer #2 · answered by Solomon Grundy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no you are not to old to be adopted, however, you would have to be removed from your parents home the whole family would be investigated and if there is nothing wrong then you would have to stay with them. If you are 16 have a job and can support yourself like pay rent and continue going to school then you can get emancipated and live on your own.
2007-05-31 14:52:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your counselor or an adult you trust. I don't want to be a downer, but some of the foster care stories I have heard have made me a little leery. Unless you know a family who wants to adopt you immediately, you would probably be in the care of the state. Try to work it out if at all possible. The grass isn't always greener.
2007-05-31 14:51:20 · answer #4 · answered by mel s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your being abused go call the cops and they may help you. But if you are just not getting along with them cause your young and immature then you just got to stick with them. They are your parents.
In a few years you will see how everything your going through now is nothing. Really.
Oh and do not runaway!!! All you are going to do is make things worse for yourself. You are at risk of becoming pregnant, a prostitute, drug user and other things that can be avoided.
2007-05-31 14:51:19 · answer #5 · answered by Itiswhatitis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how it is with step parents but if it is seriously hurting ur health maybe u can look into living on our own.But u only have two more years left so if it aint that bad maybe if you just try to get along with them.I dont think u can be adopted unless ur parents put u up for adoption(BOTH)I think.:)
Hope it all works out
2007-05-31 14:54:04 · answer #6 · answered by mama_mandy05 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We helped 2 girls, in different years, at 16 and kept them with us until they graduated from high school. One was being abused physically and one mentally. Their parents had no problem saying goodbye.
See if one of your friend's parents are willing to open their home to you. That was the case for both of these girls and though they aren't our real kids from birth, they consider us their family.
2007-05-31 14:59:59 · answer #7 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U have parents, so u cant b put out for adoption. Sorry. I think the only way u can get out of this is to run away, or kill them. Lol. I AM KIDDING. Just get along with them.
2007-05-31 14:51:02 · answer #8 · answered by Star 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find a trusted adult you can talk to such as a aunt, or one of your friends moms, you need to have someone older that you can look up to. Stick it out, you will be on your own soon enough and that will be for the rest of your life! Parents are usually on your side, looking out for you. BUT if there is ANY abuse going on, you need help, please don't wait!
2007-05-31 14:52:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your mom and tell her how you feel about everything that is going on or its not to late to be adopted because you still have 2 years to actually be an adult. ask your mom if you can move out
2007-05-31 14:51:13 · answer #10 · answered by midnight 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't be adopted unless your parents put you up for adoption, but if they do, your not that old.. You can still be adopted.
2007-05-31 14:51:38 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋