tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post1842320126479842935..comments2024-03-24T10:54:20.657-06:00Comments on Jennifer Ruth Jackson, Poet: Adopting as a Disabled PersonJennifer Ruth Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post-20637452208980459952015-03-11T20:42:22.772-06:002015-03-11T20:42:22.772-06:00Those things you mentioned should be the primary c...Those things you mentioned should be the primary concern but people carry prejudices with them that make certain things just so much more difficult. In a lot of ways, disabled people are viewed as second-class citizens, even nonentities.Jennifer Ruth Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post-1109583789966622982015-03-10T20:46:11.893-06:002015-03-10T20:46:11.893-06:00I should think that adoption would be somewhat dif...I should think that adoption would be somewhat difficult for anyone, disabled or not. There are too many people who might abuse the privilege of having an adopted child. But once a screening process has been gone through a disability shouldn't matter. I knew a few kids who had a disabled parent and it worked out fine with them. <br /><br />Capability to tend to a child and the ability to provide their needs should be the primary concern and if all criteria are met then hopefully kids end up in a good safe home.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br />A to Z Challenge Co-host<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post-41175022145098718382015-03-10T15:51:11.983-06:002015-03-10T15:51:11.983-06:00International adoption can be very expensive, with...International adoption can be very expensive, with multiple trips to the child's country of origin.<br /><br />I honestly believe there is a big trend to adopt abroad because there is less of a chance anyone will contest the adoption. Here, you can have the child and the parents could change their minds/a family member could apply for custody out of nowhere...<br /><br />I watched a documentary, where this Indian killed at least twelve of her newborns because they were girls. Women, in her part of India, are seen as burdens on the family because the dowry system is still practiced, though illegal...Jennifer Ruth Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post-74038217633952048082015-03-10T15:43:44.107-06:002015-03-10T15:43:44.107-06:00Adoption is hard. The majority of disabled people ...Adoption is hard. The majority of disabled people don't have the money, but neither do a fair amount of "able" folks. <br /><br />Maybe people think it's easier on a child to be raised by someone of their own race. You'd think the children would be, in general, more open to parents of varying backgrounds than parents would with children. <br /><br />I, personally, wouldn't care about age/race/whatever. Every child deserves to feel loved and wanted. It's one of the major components of receiving our best chance at a good life.Jennifer Ruth Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post-52116476346849957752015-03-10T13:49:37.119-06:002015-03-10T13:49:37.119-06:00Interesting! I've never heard those statements...Interesting! I've never heard those statements, for what it's worth. I have heard that adoption is tough for anyone who doesn't fit the cookie-cutter mold...but private adoptions are easier, right? I know it's also easier if you are willing to adopt a baby of any race or age...many people are very specific about wanting a newborn that is their own race. That's how celebrities often get babies faster--not just that they have the money but they're willing to go across the world and adopt a baby rather than waiting years for one in America.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.com