Why adoption is very common and easy in united states ?

Question

Why adoption is very common and easy in united states ?

Answer 1

Can I ask what country you're comparing the US to?

Adoption isn't really "easy", or at least that's not how I would describe it.  We had to prove ourselves worthy of adopting a child or children from foster care.  The process took about 8 months, and we've been waiting a year and a half.

However, adoption is a lot more "common" in the US than say Australia.  I'm no expert on this subject, but as I understand it, Australia's adoption practices are very different from those in the US, and they focus on the child's best interests rather than finding adults the perfect little baby they want so much.  In the US, adoption is mainly a means for infertile couples to satisfy their desire to have children when they've exhausted all other options.  There are many other reasons why people adopt, but very rarely does that reason spring from the desire to give a home/family to a child who NEEDS a home/family.

So, I would second what Heather said.  Adoption is more common in the US because it's a money-driven industry whose main purpose is supplying babies for the baby-less.  It's still not easy, though.

Thanks for asking!

Answer 2

Because infant adoption in the united states is no longer a social service for children

It is a business driven by demand where the infant is the commodity.  And $$$$$$ mean it's rife with unethical practices which are not always in the best interests of the child

Answer 3

It's not that easy to adopt a child here that's why alot of people go to asia or central america because it's easier there.

Answer 4

It isn't easy. I adopted my son through foster care almost five years ago and there were a lot of requirements to meet and red tape to cut through. Interviews, home inspections, fingerprinting, classes to take through DCFS, CPR and First Aid certification...the list goes on. Oh, and the paperwork! There's a lot of it. It wasn't easy but it was worth it.

As for adoption being "common," that's a subjective term. Common as opposed to where? I knew one family who adopted children when I was growing up. None of my friends had been adopted and I only know one other family where I live now who has adopted children. (I'm sure there are others, but *I* only know of one.)

Answer 5

???? Huh? Is this a serious question? Most people say it's h**l. Why do you think so many go overseas to do it?

Answer 6

most likely because so many couples are unable to have children. Some people do it just because they need company. Like elderly sometimes adopt to get help around the house.

Answer 7

There is nothing easy about adoption in the US or elsewhere! It's not easier to adopt from other countries...but it is a different process.

It's difficult, challenging, stressefull, emotional and well worth every bit of it!!!

Answer 8

you need to do lot's of research,and you may think differently

Answer 9

I don't know how you think it's easy...must be my case only!  ARG!  No bashing here, just a little irritated with my adoption worker this morning!

Generally it's really not that difficult, but we are adopting out of foster care and the child is Native American, so the rules that must be followed are TOTALLY DIFFERENT than if he was not Native American.

Answer 10

who told you that?

Answer 11

I wouldn't say it's necessarily "easy."  There are couples who wait for years and years to adopt and never end up getting a baby.

Answer 12

It's not!

Answer 13

Hey Lewis!  I'm glad you're finally out.  Now maybe you can catch up on reality for the last 20 years.......

Answer 14

Adoption is becoming more accepted in the United States.  Adoption education is becoming more common and the idea of adoption is becoming mainstream.  The process isn't "easy", nor should it be.

BTW, adopting overseas is NOT easier than adopting in the US.  It's not always even faster.  Take all the screening and bureaucracy one has to go though for a domestic adoption, then tack on all the bureaucracy and screening requirements for another country.

Answer 15

I would agree with what others have said, it is not easy.  We didn't have a hard time, but that is only because we had great people helping us through the process.  And, even then, we spent a lot of time doing paper work and on the phone getting things moving along.

In terms of how common it is, while I would say is isn't uncommon, it is hardly common.   I know a lot of people who were adopted or who have adopted, but that is largely because we met them while going through foster-to-adopt classes.

Answer 16

it's not easy..

try jumping threw hoops..

Answer 17

Adoption is NEITHER common nor easy. I know because we adopted a child years ago and it was hard and difficult.

Many children who could otherwise have a home and stable family life languish in foster care or institutional care because of the morass of red tape and bureaucratic nonsense that keeps them from being place in loving homes.

There are willing and able couples, singles and families who could offer so much to these children caught in legal limbo that are simply used as pawns in the games of adults who are not willing to truly see the needs of the child as the paramount issue.

Couples go out of the U.S. to adopt because legal restrictions are generally less and money is the overriding issue in other nations.

Sadly, those avenues are becoming less available as abuses within other nations are coming to light as well. So many children who could have families are left out in the cold.

Answer 18

It's common because women are waiting so much longer to have children. They get a career and it's so expensive to get a house. Then when they decide it's best to have a child they're reproductive days are almost over or over. Trying to get pregnant at 33 yrs old might be the best time for a woman but that's risky. 33 might be too late for some women's bodies.

Adoption is not easy financially or emotionally. It's long and draining from what I hear.

I had my son at 26 yrs old and so happy I did, but I know most American women wouldn't have done it if they were in my situation. They need so many material things that they consider acceptable. Otherwise they'd feel like....anyways. You can't put a price tag on my son. That's why I know my future is great with him in it!