Adoption is still very much stigmatized, despite how many families grapple with infertility and the teeming number of children that desperately need a safe and loving home.
One would think that people would look at families that adopt with love and admiration but what we find is that people sideline the adopted children and make the adoptive parents feel less than real parents.
These forms of discrimination have spun myths such as the following and they have to stop.
1. Parents can never love their adopted children as much as their biological ones
They say blood is thicker than water but it's not just blood that determines strong affinity. People can bond based on experiences.
2. Real parents show up later
Though the movies make us assume this, in reality, it doesn't happen as often.
3. Letting the children know their biological parents will lead to trouble
In the event that the birth parents are known, allowing the children know about them hardly ever constitutes a problem. Rather, it gives them a true sense of their identity.
4. All adopted children are emotionally unstable
This is far from the truth. Some adopted children may have trouble adjusting but it all depends on individual experiences. It's not a given that adopted children are unstable.
If you are considering adopting a child, don't let the stigma stop you from doing so. Also, if have already adopted a child, remember that people will always have misguided notions on the matter. Insulate yourself emotionally against that. Seize ridiculous questions as moments to educate people and if you prefer, refer them to the right books and other materials that will enlighten them.

https://www.nigerialog.com/family/myths-about-adoption-that-should-be-buried-once-and-for-all/new/#new

Good thread.

To me every well to do family should adopt an orphan as a way of help to mankind.

Those who morck people who adopted children are marely those who have concluded and rejoicing that the couple will never live with children out of hate.

hisgrace090:
To me every well to do family should adopt an orphan as a way of help to mankind.

Those who morck people who adopted children are marely those who have concluded and rejoicing that the couple will never live with children out of hate.

My plan is to have two kids from my wife and adopt a third kid as my way of helping mankind. I will treat him/her like my own child. I wish I could know the process of adoption.

slydog:

My plan is to have two kids from my wife and adopt a third kid as my way of helping mankind. I will treat him/her like my own child. I wish I could know the process of adoption.

Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.