Is 60 really to old to adopt?

Question

im turning 60 in september and my husband is 81 we have been accepted to adopt 2 kids found in a dumpster

everyone says im to old

i also live with my mom who is one 94

but im jsut worried that changing my husband, and mothers diapers will interfear.

im very serious no critism please

Answer 1

As long as your healthy and willing to be carefull with so many high-risk medical groups in your house I can't see why it would be a problem.  You will have to make accomadations in certain areas, but if people can raise five or six toddlers you should be fine with two elders and two infants.

Answer 2

Wow 60 huh?  At least you know how to get on Y/A and ask stupid questions - so expect stupid answers.

Answer 3

It is kinda brave, but you also have to think of the children, you will be very old by the time they graduate, and kids need their parents till they are old enough to be fully mature.

But kudos to you if you do, lots of grandparents your age are rasing grandkids whom they have a "obligation" to raise, and you are out of charity.

Answer 4

how old are these kids, are you healthy. that is a lot of work and if they were found in a dumpster they will probably need a lot of therapy on what they went through.

Answer 5

No of course not, you have lived enough to bring some great life experience and wisdom to your children, you are likely to be more financially secure and settled in your relationships and probably have more patience than most of us "young" mum's. Congratulations I think it's wonderful.

Answer 6

This is so funny,  hahahahahahaaa

Troll

Hey I just threw your walker in the dumpster.

Answer 7

If you are serious and give those children all the love you will be perfect. Just give them a life that you have! Best wishes. Kids are great! they keep you on your toes!

Answer 8

Well it is very old.......but you already know that. If you are in the U.S or some place where kids are readily adopted, then i guess you should let these children be adopted by another family.

BUT if you live in a country like India where they have new born and older babies just trying to exist in sad, cramped spaces they call orphanages, and very few people adopting them. Then you could try and foster this baby untill a permanent home is found.

I have a friend who has practically dumped her new born with her elderly inlaws because she is busy working. So i know grandparents and people your age can look after babies very well. But to be fair what will you do if this baby looses you to old age ??? She will be orphaned all over again ?

If you want to adopt or foster make sure you have a young healthy person willing to take charge of this baby incase you are not around till he/she turns into an adult.

Answer 9

Wow, it is but if you're willing to take care of a child, why not.

Answer 10

Are you healthy,

and do you think you will be able to help them wheneverr .:].

Im sure you can do it

they hve like 60 years olds getting pregnant.

Answer 11

I am 61, and there is no way I would want a newborn to raise full time.  Grand kids are mor than enough

BTW  you don't sound verys serious in your question.

Answer 12

omg u got all that on your hands already!

nono! your doing enough already.

im sure someone w. less on their hands will adopt them.

Answer 13

Yes you are way to old and your husband is beyond way to old.

If this situation is really happening then be nice and let someone young enough to handle it take care of them.

Answer 14

NO

Answer 15

I'm very serious, yes changing diapers for 4 will be very time consuming.

Answer 16

Yeah, right, Troll.

Answer 17

You just answered a question saying that your 94 year old Mother still breastfeeds you. REALLY... get a life.

Answer 18

Is this a serious question?  If it is, then yes, you are definately not in a position to adopt 2 newborn babies.  Not just because of your age, but also because you have an 81 year old husband whose nappies you are claiming to change and also because you live with your elderly mother whom also needs assistance with activites of daily living.  These babies need someone who can care for them for a lifetime, not for the next 10 years or so.

If this is not a serious question then you need to grow up and take a good look at yourself.  There are babies out there that need decent homes and people like yourself, who trivialise such incidents are the ones who inhibit the process of finding suitable homes for those babies/kids in real need.

Answer 19

I know your intentions are good. But I would not. I am happy that your mother is still alive but there is no saying when God forbid you or your husband will pass. Not saying that it will be any time soon but the children deserve someone who can play ball with them in the yard and other things that children do. Also to be there when they get older for their wedding and their children. It is hard to chase children around.

Answer 20

no, i dont think its a good idea to raise a child with a household of many possible illness. the child may also annoy ur mother and husband after alot of crying and running around. they may grow up to be out of control. but whatever floats ur boat. its ur desicion and no one can take that from you

Answer 21

Yes I think it's too old, sorry.

Answer 22

As harsh as it may seem my belief is that you shouldn't.  Enjoy your busy life as it is.  There is not just a generation gap between you and the little ones but a couple of them.  These kids have by the sounds of it been through a heap...support and love...but from a little distance.   If it all went belly up then these kids would feel dumpstered again.  Very kind thoughts of you but not necessarily the right thing to do.They deserve the stability, action, outings and fun that a younger family can give them.  I am so sorry if it sounds harsh but I am just putting myself in their shoes.  Who do you push down to the park?..one of the children or your husband?..but you couldn't leave mum at home could you.

Answer 23

I think you're trolling.  But, here's my *personal* opinion:

Yes, I think, 60 is too old to adopt a young child.

Answer 24

60 is definately too old

depending on how old the kids are, you could be in your late 70's by the time they're in college