Adoption

Adoption
When a person decides to adopt, he takes the responsibility of raising a child who is not biologically his own. There are various reasons why people decide to adopt. Some say adoption is the best thing for certain children. But in some cases, parents “abandon their children at or near an orphanage, so that they can be adopted. In some cases and in some cultures, a parent or parents prefer one gender over another… Some biological parents involuntarily lose their parental rights. This may occur when children are abused, neglected or abandoned.” There are various and difficult processes and laws concerning adoption. Other reasons behind a parent’s decision to give kids up for adoption are pretty simple. Some pressures to give a baby up for adoption include: unmarried, the need to finish school, financial problems, or the feeling of not being able to be a proper parent (Powledge 44).
New laws are being created year after year to make this process easier and the outcome positive. Adoption is not new; the idea of adopting has been around for a long time. The oldest written set of laws is the Babylonian Code of Hammarabi, which contains a long, sophisticated section on adoption. Americans adopt more than 100,000 kids a year. This will ensure families giving their child up for adoption that they aren’t giving their kid to just anyone willing to adopt.
Adoption can also be a long process for many couples. “On applying to adopt, the potential adoptive parent(s) will generally be assessed for suitability. This can take the form of a home study, interviews, and financial, medical and criminal record checks. In some jurisdictions, an independent or state authority must carry out such studies, while in others; they can be carried out by the adoption agency itself. A pre-adoption course may also be required.” When someone does adopt a child they make a commitment. When a couple decides to adopt they assume all responsibilities for taking care of someone else...