Originally Posted By jonvn "It was shot underground in China." Ugh...horrible. When you have over a billion people, life is cheap, I guess. But it's been going on for a long time there. Like I mentioned in the 19th century of parents willingly and knowingly selling their children off into sex slavery. And that practice still goes on. And it really then puts a quandry as to why they would set up these guidelines. If they have so many children they can get rid of, and so much money to make on it, you'd think they'd take a bit more care of the merchandise, and that they'd be willing to ditch these kids on whoever was willing to take them. Really, it makes no sense then. And if something doesn't make sense, something is not exactly right about it, someplace....
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I agree with having an age limit, around 50-55. I think it's unfair to have kids older than this anyway, because by the time the child turns 21 their parents would be approaching 80. My sister's friend lost both parents when she was in her early-to-mid 30s because her parents were in their 80s. She was their blood child but it just strikes me as a little unfair. I do think 30 is too old as a minimum age limit - I think it was jonvn who mentioned people in their 20s not knowing what they want, but I'm in my 20s and I don't know too many people my age who would go out and adopt a baby on a "whim". I think if you get to the point where you decide to adopt, it's probably something you're pretty serious about. I personally would run screaming in the opposite direction if you asked me to adopt a baby right now because I *know* I'm not ready - I think most people have a fairly reasonable idea of their own abilities. And almost all of the mothers I know gave birth (to at least their first baby, if not all their kids) before they were 30. Facial deformities - that one just lost me. Obesity is harder to say. I'd like to argue against it on principle because I'm slightly overweight, but on the other hand I'd like to lose a bit of weight before having kids because I want more energy and to be able to run around after them. Plus there's heart conditions in my family, and I'd want to be around as long as possible for my kids' sake.
Originally Posted By avromark Aren't there a lot of good single parents out there? As well a single parent may not be single their entire life. (Or may have a great support network already in place).
Originally Posted By JohnS1 Given the number of abortions in China, I'm surprised there are any babies available for adoption.
