Want to adopt some child at the age of 62 years of my age,Is it okay?

Question

Want to adopt some child at the age of 62 years of my age,Is it okay?

Answer 1

It is doubtful that you would find an agency to approve anyone to adopt at that age.

If you can find one to approve you, though, go for it.  We've adopted internationally & I can't imagine my life without the girls.  We're also a foster family & that's been a huge blessing.

Answer 2

Not likely going to happen unless you adopt a teenager. You CAN however, become a guardian or foster parent of a teenager and adopt them once they are an adult.  I actually (surprisingly) know two people who did just that because they didn't qualify to adopt according to state regulations or social worker disdain (health problems or you have a job that the social workers don't approve of, such as factory work).

Answer 3

no, the child will have a bad life and you will be dead by time it's 13!

Answer 4

Congratulations to you for being so considerate and caring about  others; to answer your question I would say yes; why not ; if you support him financially and mentally you make a human being live a better life; its helpful for you, the child and the whole society; but this is a serious decision, so if you are up to it; do your best; provide best food,. clothing. education and must importantly kindness and caring to your adopted child, treat him like if he or she is yours; Best wishes for you and good luck

Answer 5

Lets see.....

On one hand....no parents...living in the system...destitute..poverty... possibility for sexual exploitation...no one to depend on...

On the other....And old dad

Don't be silly! I would take the old dad.  (Especially if I lived in India.)

Answer 6

Well i wouldn't adopt a baby maybe a teen

Answer 7

Do you want to adopt domestic or internationally??

A LOT of countries have a cut off age for adoptive parents at 50/55years and younger.

It would depend on what state/province you live in as to what the regulations on age are. Call your local government adoption agency, or private adoption agency and ask them about it.

That is wonderful that you want to offer a child a forever home! However; I would NOT personally approve of adoption for you of a child under the age of 10. As many other people on here have said, there are thousands of wonderful older children that need a 'forever home'!!!

Answer 8

sure why not

Answer 9

If you are healthy with no disabilities and are financially secure and can name a willing guardian if you die before the child reaches 18, then why not? But you will have better chance of approval if you are happy to take a child over the age of 6 and of mixed race or non-white.  A 62 year old parent is certainly better than growing up never knowing anyone who loved you and cared about you.  Try foster care first and see if a child in your life is really a good fit.  Once you have fostered, you may have a better chance of adoption approval too.

Answer 10

yeah i suppose it's OK i think that adoption agencies need good loving parents to adopt children!! i don't think it matters what age you are you have just as much love to give as any other adopting parent may be you should try an older child opposed to a toddler or baby  :)

    and congrats if you farther engage in this decision!!

Answer 11

OK here is the deal.  My friend just had a baby, she and her husband were in their late 30's and it was their 4th child....her husband died just before the baby was born.

If you can handle it I think you should do it! The above story is just to say that anyone can die at any age!  Most people live well into their 80s these days....go for it!  Although a 4 year old might be a better choice than a baby!

Answer 12

mmmmm....

if you feel you can handle it right on!

Answer 13

i would honestly say NO, if you are adopting an infant still.

Answer 14

maybe an older child? cuz otherwise by the time he/she's in college you'll have retired and you'll be in trouble.

or actually you can adopt a baby, but you would have to appoint it a young godparent incase you become to old/die to take care of him or her.

Answer 15

How about you apply to foster a teenager.say,16 yrs old.you would have a much higher chance of adopting him/her if they lived with you for a while,than applying to adopt straight out.at that age the kid would be leaving the system soon,and you would be there for them into adulthood.even if you were refused adoption,you could legally change their last name at 18 anyway,and be their parent anyway!.

Answer 16

You should adopt a child thats almost school age or older. I wouldn't suggest a newborn because they are so much work - plus there is SO MANY older children STUCK in the adoption system that get overlooked because of their age - they aren't cute little babies anymore so no one seems to want them.

Answer 17

no it's unfair on the child if you die

Answer 18

It sounds like a good idea as long as you understand what you're in for (and in it for).

Do you have a partner to help you?

When you go to the adoption agency, they will interview you and this will give you good data to see if you are a good candidate for this. Good luck!

Answer 19

Yes, but you will probably have to adopt an older child, not an infant.

Answer 20

My mom was 47 when she had me, and dad was 50, dad died when I was 18, now mom isnt doing so well, so you might not be around long for this child.

But even if you live 20 more years, thats still 20 years, so do it. Then you can leave this child your inheritance so its taken care of.

Answer 21

For international adoptions, you must be less than 40 - 50 years older than the child you are adopting.  Depends on the specific agency.

With domestic adoptions here in the U. S., it is similar.

The suggestion is that you adopt an older child, who truly needs a loving ans stable family to call their own.