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I have given up on dating and just want to have some kids. I am 38 years old.

2007-08-13 06:42:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting Adoption

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I actually know a guy in his 30's that is working on adoption through the Deparment of Social Services. He has taken the appropriate classes already and is waiting for the right child for him (or rather they are waiting to find him for a child as it works). I don't see any issues with it but there may be the right agency that you might have to go through to find it acceptable unfortunately. Definitely not out of the question though. Good luck!

2007-08-13 10:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by luckysadie05 2 · 2 0

I shake your hand you brave brave guy. Adoption - taking up an undesirable shild with plently of backadge and issues. Bringing them up, feeding them, outfits them, coaching them, assisting them. Its a no longer ordinary activity to do, yet rewarding. Questions you would be asked - ''Why do you desire a baby?'' ''What could ensue in case you had your very own baby?'' ''are you able to've your very own babies?'' ''Are you gay?'' ''Do you have any adventure in baby raising?'' ''are you able to truly dedicate to this?'' ''How do you intend to artwork and be a dad?'' ''What happens in case you meet a woman/guy who doesnt desire this baby?'' issues to concider - Adoption isn't ordinary for couples, so which you being a unmarried male will make it harder. that's nicely worth searching for criminal suggestion to make specific you're no longer brushed aside on the certainty you're 25, unmarried and a guy. in the previous you touch the social - locate out the place you nearby ''great Brother'' sceme is (the place male adults are placed with babies from undesirable backgrounds to be a function type) this gives you with a taster of what it may be like. struggle by way of all the failings you like doing, how lots of them are baby friendly? how lots of your acquaintances will desire to stay in with you and help? how many activities will you ought to coach down? have you ever realised that a baby is considered as bagadge in lots of womens eyes? you ought to - understand whether or no longer you could extremely flow forward with this in the previous you do something. it extremely is undesirable to advance a childs hopes and then % you dont desire to, they are going to take it individually. you should additionally understand that raising a baby takes time, funds and love. stable success - i'm hoping this extremely facilitates and that i understand what you're doing.

2016-11-12 05:21:17 · answer #2 · answered by heyder 4 · 0 0

Beautiful. You should be able to adopt. It might be more difficult being single, but you can do it.

You could do a private domestic adoption (contact attorney or agency), an international adoption (contact an agency) or a foster care adoption (contact your state's office that handles that...you can find a link here: http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/reslist/rl_dsp_website.cfm?typeID=10&rate_chno=AZ-0002E for more info).

Go for it!

2007-08-13 07:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by StacieG 5 · 5 0

Even if you've given up on dating, I'm sure that adopting children would attract women. You could always get a surrogate. I would encourage adoption, there are so many children that need a loving home!

2007-08-13 06:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by Lola+Baby 2 · 1 2

Absolutely!

I wanted to adopt since I was 14!

2007-08-13 07:05:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 7 0

i would get back to dating. i think that adoption agencies prefer to have a two person parental unit rather than 1. and not to be sexist, but they may not want to give a single man a child versus a single woman

2007-08-13 06:48:16 · answer #6 · answered by zebrafinchlover 3 · 0 5

Most single men won't take care of their own children, let alone a strangers. They won't share what they have with the women they use, and they certainly won't provide for a minor child. If you're a single guy who wants to adopt, you're the exception.

2007-08-13 06:52:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 6

Good for you.

2007-08-13 06:55:41 · answer #8 · answered by Greg 7 · 5 0

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