Quote From: deedlesFirst, I think that it is great that you volunteer with Big Brothers, Big sisters. This will give you experience with children and help you make a "well-thought-out" decision later in life as to whether adoption is right for you. Because you are still very young, it is difficult for you to predict when or if you will meet that special someone to marry. Please don't be in such a hurry in regard to your decisions about adopting. I have 6 adopted children and 2 birth children of my own so I speak from experience. Mine were all over 5 yrs old when they were adopted. Adoption is a wonderful experience IF you are prepared for it. My advice to you is to continue your studies and your volunteering and give yourself time to experience life. Only then will you be able to be the kind of parent a child deserves. Best of luck with your exciting future!
how old were you when you had children and what do you define as "prepared"? and was it difficult and expensive for you to adopt? thanks!
