Most parents take great pride in the fact that their genetic material will live on in the future, even after they die. That is their legacy. For many, it gives meaning to living their life.
I'm not trying to say that there's anything wrong with adoption - I think that's great that you want to take in and raise otherwise abandoned children. But you must also understand that it's not the same as being a biological parent.
I know it's not the same. But that doesn't mean it can't be as good or even better that having birthkids (I think it's better personally because you're not contributing to overpopulation and you're giving a child a chance at a home and a parent). I have reasons why I would adopt rather than have a birthchild if I desire to be a mother one day.
I don't necessarily disagree with you, but all I'm trying to say is that your comment sounds like an indictment of anyone who chooses to bear children instead of adopting them. That's not really fair.
It's not fair to have kids when there's existing kids that you can adopt. I'm sorry. I just feel as if having birthchildren is wrong. It just screams "Wrong" at every angle I look at it. I just feel that people should adopt more. I'm not forcing anyone to adopt though. It's their lives, not mine and they can still have birthkids if they want to (I just don't think it's right).
I'm not offended - you are entitled to have an opinion. But I voted not normal as evidenced by the rate of adoption compared to child birth. In my opinion it really is a lot to ask for someone to choose to adopt a child when facing this decision.
Is it normal that I believe that having children is wrong?
← View full post
Most parents take great pride in the fact that their genetic material will live on in the future, even after they die. That is their legacy. For many, it gives meaning to living their life.
I'm not trying to say that there's anything wrong with adoption - I think that's great that you want to take in and raise otherwise abandoned children. But you must also understand that it's not the same as being a biological parent.
--
Anonymous Post Author
10 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
0
0
I know it's not the same. But that doesn't mean it can't be as good or even better that having birthkids (I think it's better personally because you're not contributing to overpopulation and you're giving a child a chance at a home and a parent). I have reasons why I would adopt rather than have a birthchild if I desire to be a mother one day.
--
Sog
10 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
3
3
I don't necessarily disagree with you, but all I'm trying to say is that your comment sounds like an indictment of anyone who chooses to bear children instead of adopting them. That's not really fair.
--
Anonymous Post Author
10 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
-1
-1
It's not fair to have kids when there's existing kids that you can adopt. I'm sorry. I just feel as if having birthchildren is wrong. It just screams "Wrong" at every angle I look at it. I just feel that people should adopt more. I'm not forcing anyone to adopt though. It's their lives, not mine and they can still have birthkids if they want to (I just don't think it's right).
--
Sog
10 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
2
2
I'm not offended - you are entitled to have an opinion. But I voted not normal as evidenced by the rate of adoption compared to child birth. In my opinion it really is a lot to ask for someone to choose to adopt a child when facing this decision.