If you were to choose from adopting a homeless child or a homeless dog which one would you choose?

Question

In my opinion it is best to adopt a homeless child rather adopting a dog becasuse even if what the child turns out to be in the future as long as you treat him or her with love and care they will always hold a sense of gratitude whitin them for you.

Answer 1

I would make sure that child's mother really did want to adopt him, and if so then I'd choose the child.  

Dogs need companionship and food to survive, however human beings are far more complex and would benefit a lot more from being adopted.  

Adopting a homeless child however, would require love (as in a commitment to love him or her forever), if you have the financial ability to adopt a child, and the time and care to look after the child then I would definitely agree with the homeless child.  

A homeless child is a child, and will not forget you as easily as a dog would, although they may be a troubled child, and may be extremely hard to settle.

If I was going to make this decision I would sit down and have a serious think about it, however because you are thinking of whether to get a pet or a child it seems like you believe the difference is trivial, looking after a homeless child will need a lot more commitment than a dog, try a homeless dog - if its around and healthy (as much as possible) after a year then adopt a child.

Answer 2

I'd adopt the child, and leave bits of kibble so that the dog followed us home!

Answer 3

Is this really a question?  There is no comparison here.

Answer 4

This is like comparing apples to oranges.  Adopting a dog is totally different from adopting a child.  Adoption (of a child) is not meant to be something you do to save a child, it is a way to build your family.  I would not want my child to be grateful to me for "saving" them.

No offense, but this question is really offensive to me as a an (future) adoptive parent.  

And I am an animal lover, but in no way shape or form was adopting my dogs the same as adopting a child.

Also, my children will be a gift to me as their parent, and I will be lucky to have them.  I hate it when people say to adoptive parents that their children are so lucky they were adopted.

Lucky because they were taken away from their birth family, in some instances not knowing where/who they came from?  Lucky because (in some cases) taken away from their birth country where they had no chance of being adopted into a family of their own race/culture?  

Adoption is such a complex issue, and its questions like these, full of ignorance for the process of adoption, lacking in respect for the adoptive family, and seemingly lacking in compassion overall, that make adopted children feel lacking in some way.

Answer 5

Clearly, the homeless child.  But, for reasons not associated with gratitude.  For one, the child is a human being, not an animal.  Every child deserves a chance for a great life, and if adopting him/her creates that, it should be done.  It does make sense to make sure the person adopting has the means to do so though.  But, who knows, the child may grow up to make the world a better place?  Giving someone the chance is what it's all about...

Answer 6

I agree with you 100 percent.

The problem is race differences affecting the adoption of kids. Most of the kids who needs homes, or better homes, are minority and the parents who want to adopt are not.

It's also more work to help a child than a dog who has been ravaged by violence or abuse. Yes, it is absolutely more rewarding.

Truth is: some people would rather complain about a different race in general than actually stand up and make a difference by improving just ONE LIFE at a time.

By the way, I might get your point. It's kinda barbaric that Americans are willing to spend millions on companion pets but lack the compassion or desire to help every single child in need. Just a little more money to improve schools in general or even educate teachers who spend more time with kids than parents would be a plus. I think problems in special education is going to leave US in 10 to 20 years with a huge lack in men eligible for the military. I wouldn't want to put weapons even expose an autistic adult to warfare yet what else will happen if millions of kids don't get interventions they need, really work but are not available in schools. Who's gonna defend the USA then for taking care of pets not people?

Answer 7

ARE YOU SERIOUSLY COMPARING A CHILD TO A DOG??????  YOU ARE UNBELIEVABLE....

Answer 8

I really recent this question. As the mother of children that were adopted, I really take issure with it. I would be so hurt if I knew my children might see such a question. It's like asking if you had a coice between having a child or having a dog, which would you choose. How do you think your children would feel if they knew you chose between them and a dog? Children are not pets, whether they are adopted or homeless they are still not pets. Not only that but, children who are adopted do not hold a sense of gratitude for their parents, just as they shouldn't. Children are not grateful to their parents for having given birth to them. Children who were adopted are not grateful for having been "saved," unless they were truly old enough to remember the experience. Children who are adopted at a young age feel the same way about their parents as do any other children and that includes not being grateful to them for their existence.

I always have a hard time when people tell me my children are lucky because I adopted them. I think it is precisely the other way around. I do not want my children to feel lucky that I adopted them. I want them to feel happy to be alive and grateful to be healthy just as we all do but, not in any way that differs. They have not suffered. They did not need to be rescued. It's the same way most of us feel on a daily basis about being able to breath. We take it for granted completely. I want my children to be able to take it for granted that I am their mother. It is a given to them that I am their mother. Do you understand?

And to answer your question further, you can be sure that if your child turns out to be a s***w-up they will not hold a sense of gratitude for you no matter how lovingly you treated them. Haven't you ever heard that a group of children can be referred to as ingratitudes just as geese are flocks?

I really hope you rethink this whole thiing before you ever become a parent!! For your sake and your kids'.

Answer 9

chooseing a homeless child cuz they need more love at that time of thier lives and they will love u fforever and nomatter  wat i would pick a homeless kid cuz they NEED LOVE LOTS AND LOTS OF LOVE

Answer 10

They should not be compared in the first place

Answer 11

child        i have already adopted one. i have three of my own and she makes four.i dont regret it a bit

Answer 12

I would prefer the same as you do.  Homeless dogs can find food for themselves and can live without a home.  While a homeless child is helpless without somebody to care for them.

Answer 13

Well, it's easier and cheaper to adopt a homeless dog (which we did recently), but I would adopt a homeless child if I had that opportunity.

Some homeless kids do have a lot of emotional baggage and that can make for some pretty hefty problems for adoptive parents, but I agree with you that it is a good thing to do and something I would certainly consider doing.

Answer 14

The child because my husband hates dogs.

Answer 15

Are you serious?  What would you rather do, buy a puppy or have a baby?  Get real.

Answer 16

It all depends on what that child has been thru.Sometimes no matter what, they can't get over what they've been thru & hate the world.Plus you.Because the one that hurt them isn't around.Plus you're life with them can be wonderful or pure h**l.You don't know which way thing's will go either!

Answer 17

a child! by far it is the most rewarding and great experience.

Answer 18

I agree with you, however some people are unable to adopt because of some reason. Pets on the other hand do not always find food as one mentioned. So please don't put down adopting a pet.

Answer 19

I don't really like dogs so I would be happy to adopt a child.

Answer 20

This is quite offensive...really, would you assume a child is comparable to an animal?

I'd adopt both! Because there is no such Community Service that provides both as equal options!

Imagine if your child saw this? Would they think "Wow...Mum actually had to ask people if they preferred a child over a dog?"

Also: Its impossible to adopt a homeless child, becauseadoptions occur through Child Welfare, so they've been taken off the streets long before adoption. Dogs are different, they haven't that service.