Adoption and naming?

Question

Ok resently i have been debatting on whether i want to adopt a child. I was wondering if it would be a good thing for me to do.?

If you adopt a child do you have the option to name the child what you want and have the option to pick the s*x of your child male/female ? And i am a 20 year old single guy that makes money to.

Answer 1

You do have to option to pick the s*x. You can change the name; but if the child is over a certain age, they recommend that you don't. Either way, the baby's last name would be changed to yours.

Answer 2

Just be sure that you are ready for the HUGE responsibility that comes with adoption.  You know, like raising the kid well, feeding him/her, sending him/her to school and basically providing all his/her needs.  You should also know in your heart that you'd be able to love the kid as your own.  You after all are going to be the kid's dad once you decide to adopt.

Also, know your reasons for wanting to adopt.  If you only thought about it because you think kids are cute, well, they won't always be cute.  Or because adoption is the "in" thing to do, then you may not be ready.  But if your reason is something like helping an abandoned child or lessening the population of parent-less kids then you may be on the right track.

Yes, you could definitely pick if you want to adopt a girl or a boy.  I think you could only name the child you would adopt if s/he has not yet been baptized.

Good luck!

Answer 3

You have options on both, but it all depends on what country you adopt from and the agency you use. Check www.theadoptionguide.com for info on agencies. Good luck.

Answer 4

Adoption is about finding a home for a child in need.

It is NOT finding a child to meet your pre-determined requirements.

Please bear this in mind

Answer 5

If you adopt a newborn, yes you do get to choose their name and s*x of the baby.  You need to check with an agency to see what the laws are in your state.  I know in our state, in order to adopt through an agency (not the state) you have to be at least 21 and MARRIED for at least 2 years.

Answer 6

Well I can certainly understand wanting to have a child- money aside are you sure that you wnat to take that on and by yourself?

Raising a child by yourself is extremely demanding. My husband and I make a good team but it is harder than you think- you will have less time than you think. Also think about the child, if you are a busy professional, how much time do you have to devote? Is it fair to have a child raised by babysitters? My children have been in daycare because we are a 2 income family, but all the demands after we get home are hard to take. I would like to sleep in, not get woke up in the night, spend a weekend afternoon just being lazy, just to have that time is a luxury. I again can't image doing that without a partner.

You are young. There is time. Borrow kids from a friend for a weekend or a week and you will only have a small taste of being a parent. You are responsible for their care every moment- and finding good help is hard. And before you say it- I would give the same advice to a woman.