I was discussing adoption with a friend last night and began to realize how much my view of the matter had changed over the years. In my 20's, the idea of adoption never crossed my mind. I was one of those guys who was adamant about having my own biological children. As I have matured and just developed a better understanding of my life in general, I began to realize adoption was a very special journey a couple could take part in.
I think also with my work with non-profit organizations, I have been more exposed to the number of kids without parents and what that does to them. As I thought about it and learned more, I realized that if I were to adopt, I would want to adopt an older child (6+ yrs old). It has always seemed babies and little kids have an easier time getting adopted. Older kids seem to have gone through more and could have some issues, and they also are in need of people who will love them right where they are. It has really hit me hard the need to help the kids who are already here and needing parents than for me to have a need to bring a new life into the world.
So my questions are; have any of you considered adoption? Do any of you feel a stronger need to have biological children than reaching out and adopting? If you were to adopt, do you have a preference as far as age goes? Why?
I think also with my work with non-profit organizations, I have been more exposed to the number of kids without parents and what that does to them. As I thought about it and learned more, I realized that if I were to adopt, I would want to adopt an older child (6+ yrs old). It has always seemed babies and little kids have an easier time getting adopted. Older kids seem to have gone through more and could have some issues, and they also are in need of people who will love them right where they are. It has really hit me hard the need to help the kids who are already here and needing parents than for me to have a need to bring a new life into the world.
So my questions are; have any of you considered adoption? Do any of you feel a stronger need to have biological children than reaching out and adopting? If you were to adopt, do you have a preference as far as age goes? Why?