In a perfect world where there is no evidence of sin, children would be born into loving families with both parents. Unfortunately for some children this is not reality because of the fallen world we live in. So many children are born into families that were not willing or prepared to care for them. Thankfully, there are people full of love and compassion willing to open not just their homes but their hearts to a child. Should it matter that they are single? The concerns being raised regarding single parent adoption are not without merit. Can a single parent provide financially for the child? What will happen if the parent falls ill or dies? They are all legitimate questions. But how often are those questions directed to single biological parents?
I had the unfortunate experience of this first hand. My husband and I were involved in a foster to adopt program; we were blessed with a four-month old boy with special needs who came to us as an emergency …show more content…
Children should not have to wait for a married couple if there are single individuals available. In the article Adoption and Single Parents: A review, Groze (1991) explains that children kept waiting may have an adverse adjustment impact. The longer these children are kept waiting, the harder it will be for them to adjust when placed in a home. This is the complete opposite of what a parent wants for a child. Not everyone has the desire or burden to adopt, and with the number of children in placement increasing, it should not matter if those interested in adopting are married. It should only matter that they are capable and willing to provide the love and care that a child needs. According to Groze (1991) “Single parent families were found to be as nurturing and viable as dual-parent families.” The article goes on to say that there are certain scenarios where a single parent is more compatible to the child than a married
I had the unfortunate experience of this first hand. My husband and I were involved in a foster to adopt program; we were blessed with a four-month old boy with special needs who came to us as an emergency …show more content…
Children should not have to wait for a married couple if there are single individuals available. In the article Adoption and Single Parents: A review, Groze (1991) explains that children kept waiting may have an adverse adjustment impact. The longer these children are kept waiting, the harder it will be for them to adjust when placed in a home. This is the complete opposite of what a parent wants for a child. Not everyone has the desire or burden to adopt, and with the number of children in placement increasing, it should not matter if those interested in adopting are married. It should only matter that they are capable and willing to provide the love and care that a child needs. According to Groze (1991) “Single parent families were found to be as nurturing and viable as dual-parent families.” The article goes on to say that there are certain scenarios where a single parent is more compatible to the child than a married