Adopting newborn at 52 years old?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Hoda is 52....??!

Wow she looks 35!

Just based on that fact alone then I think adopting a child for her is doable.

Didn't Madonna just adopt two four yr old twins as a single mom?
She is like fifty eight.

Twins=two so therefore you are saying she adopting four, not two. I know it total she adopted four but, you don't need to say two when saying twins. So annoying when people make this mistake.

PP didn't say anything incorrectly.

PP should’ve said, “Didn’t Madonna adopt four-year-old twins?”

Twins indicates two siblings. Saying two twins is just wrong.

Could you be any more tiresome?

I don’t think so!

I’m sorry you don’t like learning.

It’s a common mistake people make. It’s almost unavoidable, so don’t pat yourself on the back. I’m sure you’ve made a few yourself.

I absolutely have. That’s why I get the need for correction. I’m not at all trying to be a jerk. (By the way, I’m not the original PP who mentioned this, so there are two of us.)

Correcting the PP was unnecessary, and both of you came off as jerks whether it was intended or not. I’m not the original poster of this ‘mistake’, so there are two of us as well.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Hoda is 52....??!

Wow she looks 35!

Just based on that fact alone then I think adopting a child for her is doable.

Didn't Madonna just adopt two four yr old twins as a single mom?
She is like fifty eight.

Twins=two so therefore you are saying she adopting four, not two. I know it total she adopted four but, you don't need to say two when saying twins. So annoying when people make this mistake.

PP didn't say anything incorrectly.

PP should’ve said, “Didn’t Madonna adopt four-year-old twins?”

Twins indicates two siblings. Saying two twins is just wrong.

Could you be any more tiresome?

I don’t think so!

I’m sorry you don’t like learning.

It’s a common mistake people make. It’s almost unavoidable, so don’t pat yourself on the back. I’m sure you’ve made a few yourself.

I absolutely have. That’s why I get the need for correction. I’m not at all trying to be a jerk. (By the way, I’m not the original PP who mentioned this, so there are two of us.)

Correcting the PP was unnecessary, and both of you came off as jerks whether it was intended or not. I’m not the original poster of this ‘mistake’, so there are two of us as well.

Fair enough; I can accept your opinion.

No one likes to be corrected, but it’s sometimes a necessary evil.

[Anonymous]

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How do you know there are plenty of families available to adopt them? And how do you know those families have the resources to take care of them.

There are over 440,000 children in the U.S. foster care system. They all deserve families of their own and Hoda has reached out to take care of two from birth.

Celebrate it.

That amount includes sibling groups and kids of all ages
The goal of foster care is family reunification. They do not all languish in foster care.
Some are semi permanently with grandparent or relative

And? A child is a child - every child in the system deserves a loving family. And quite frankly - being adopted fully by a loving family is FAR preferable to being with grandparents or relatives part-time. It obviously wouldn't be semi-permanent if those family members have the ability, facilities, or financial means to take those children full time.

Actually kids do far better with relatives, especially grandparents, if placed/adopted at an older age. Lots of studies on it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Of course every story is different, but when I hear of an older mom having a baby on her own, I recall the sad story of playwright Wendy Wasserstein and her daughter (born when Wasserstein was 48,
left an orphan seven years later).

https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/.premium-2006-wendy-wasserstein-who-never-had-it-all-dies-1.5491957

Yes, of course this is sad, but what does it have to do with Hoda? Parents die all the time, but people keep harping on about age as if there’s a direct correlation between the mother’s age (of course it’s always the mother) and her age of death. Women live into their 80s and 90s and beyond, so someone in their 50s isn’t ancient despite the handwringing of so many. All this drama Is tiresome. Instead of feeling happy for her and her children, people like you and other PPs seem to be waiting for her to die so your little theory can be proven and you can shout ‘I told you so.’

I don't think it's fair to the child to take this on, especially if there is not a strong support network/family nearby. It's a fact that you're more likely to die before your child reaches adulthood if you become a parent at 50 than one at 30.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hoda is 52....??!

Wow she looks 35!

Just based on that fact alone then I think adopting a child for her is doable.

Didn't Madonna just adopt two four yr old twins as a single mom?
She is like fifty eight.

Twins=two so therefore you are saying she adopting four, not two. I know it total she adopted four but, you don't need to say two when saying twins. So annoying when people make this mistake.

PP didn't say anything incorrectly.

PP should’ve said, “Didn’t Madonna adopt four-year-old twins?”

Twins indicates two siblings. Saying two twins is just wrong.

Could you be any more tiresome?

I don’t think so!

I’m sorry you don’t like learning.

It’s a common mistake people make. It’s almost unavoidable, so don’t pat yourself on the back. I’m sure you’ve made a few yourself.

I absolutely have. That’s why I get the need for correction. I’m not at all trying to be a jerk. (By the way, I’m not the original PP who mentioned this, so there are two of us.)

Correcting the PP was unnecessary, and both of you came off as jerks whether it was intended or not. I’m not the original poster of this ‘mistake’, so there are two of us as well.

Fair enough; I can accept your opinion.

No one likes to be corrected, but it’s sometimes a necessary evil.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course every story is different, but when I hear of an older mom having a baby on her own, I recall the sad story of playwright Wendy Wasserstein and her daughter (born when Wasserstein was 48,
left an orphan seven years later).

https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/.premium-2006-wendy-wasserstein-who-never-had-it-all-dies-1.5491957

Yes, of course this is sad, but what does it have to do with Hoda? Parents die all the time, but people keep harping on about age as if there’s a direct correlation between the mother’s age (of course it’s always the mother) and her age of death. Women live into their 80s and 90s and beyond, so someone in their 50s isn’t ancient despite the handwringing of so many. All this drama Is tiresome. Instead of feeling happy for her and her children, people like you and other PPs seem to be waiting for her to die so your little theory can be proven and you can shout ‘I told you so.’

I don't think it's fair to the child to take this on, especially if there is not a strong support network/family nearby. It's a fact that you're more likely to die before your child reaches adulthood if you become a parent at 50 than one at 30.

Show me your facts.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hoda is 52....??!

Wow she looks 35!

Just based on that fact alone then I think adopting a child for her is doable.

Didn't Madonna just adopt two four yr old twins as a single mom?
She is like fifty eight.

Twins=two so therefore you are saying she adopting four, not two. I know it total she adopted four but, you don't need to say two when saying twins. So annoying when people make this mistake.

PP didn't say anything incorrectly.

PP should’ve said, “Didn’t Madonna adopt four-year-old twins?”

Twins indicates two siblings. Saying two twins is just wrong.

Could you be any more tiresome?

I don’t think so!

I’m sorry you don’t like learning.

It’s a common mistake people make. It’s almost unavoidable, so don’t pat yourself on the back. I’m sure you’ve made a few yourself.

I absolutely have. That’s why I get the need for correction. I’m not at all trying to be a jerk. (By the way, I’m not the original PP who mentioned this, so there are two of us.)

Correcting the PP was unnecessary, and both of you came off as jerks whether it was intended or not. I’m not the original poster of this ‘mistake’, so there are two of us as well.

And I’m the person who finds you tiresome (and rude). So, a growing majority who thinks you’re a jerk! Good job!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course every story is different, but when I hear of an older mom having a baby on her own, I recall the sad story of playwright Wendy Wasserstein and her daughter (born when Wasserstein was 48,
left an orphan seven years later).

https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/.premium-2006-wendy-wasserstein-who-never-had-it-all-dies-1.5491957

Yes, of course this is sad, but what does it have to do with Hoda? Parents die all the time, but people keep harping on about age as if there’s a direct correlation between the mother’s age (of course it’s always the mother) and her age of death. Women live into their 80s and 90s and beyond, so someone in their 50s isn’t ancient despite the handwringing of so many. All this drama Is tiresome. Instead of feeling happy for her and her children, people like you and other PPs seem to be waiting for her to die so your little theory can be proven and you can shout ‘I told you so.’

I don't think it's fair to the child to take this on, especially if there is not a strong support network/family nearby. It's a fact that you're more likely to die before your child reaches adulthood if you become a parent at 50 than one at 30.

Show me your facts.

30/40's are fine. 50's are ok if one parent is younger. However, both parents in their 50's is risky. Its not fair to a child to lose both parents at 16-22.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course every story is different, but when I hear of an older mom having a baby on her own, I recall the sad story of playwright Wendy Wasserstein and her daughter (born when Wasserstein was 48,
left an orphan seven years later).

https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/.premium-2006-wendy-wasserstein-who-never-had-it-all-dies-1.5491957

Yes, of course this is sad, but what does it have to do with Hoda? Parents die all the time, but people keep harping on about age as if there’s a direct correlation between the mother’s age (of course it’s always the mother) and her age of death. Women live into their 80s and 90s and beyond, so someone in their 50s isn’t ancient despite the handwringing of so many. All this drama Is tiresome. Instead of feeling happy for her and her children, people like you and other PPs seem to be waiting for her to die so your little theory can be proven and you can shout ‘I told you so.’

I don't think it's fair to the child to take this on, especially if there is not a strong support network/family nearby. It's a fact that you're more likely to die before your child reaches adulthood if you become a parent at 50 than one at 30.

Show me your facts.

30/40's are fine. 50's are ok if one parent is younger. However, both parents in their 50's is risky. Its not fair to a child to lose both parents at 16-22.

These aren't facts. They are your opinions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course every story is different, but when I hear of an older mom having a baby on her own, I recall the sad story of playwright Wendy Wasserstein and her daughter (born when Wasserstein was 48,
left an orphan seven years later).

https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/.premium-2006-wendy-wasserstein-who-never-had-it-all-dies-1.5491957

Yes, of course this is sad, but what does it have to do with Hoda? Parents die all the time, but people keep harping on about age as if there’s a direct correlation between the mother’s age (of course it’s always the mother) and her age of death. Women live into their 80s and 90s and beyond, so someone in their 50s isn’t ancient despite the handwringing of so many. All this drama Is tiresome. Instead of feeling happy for her and her children, people like you and other PPs seem to be waiting for her to die so your little theory can be proven and you can shout ‘I told you so.’

I don't think it's fair to the child to take this on, especially if there is not a strong support network/family nearby. It's a fact that you're more likely to die before your child reaches adulthood if you become a parent at 50 than one at 30.

Show me your facts.

30/40's are fine. 50's are ok if one parent is younger. However, both parents in their 50's is risky. Its not fair to a child to lose both parents at 16-22.

Oh, PP. You are really embarrassing yourself. Lol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hoda is 52....??!

Wow she looks 35!

Just based on that fact alone then I think adopting a child for her is doable.

Didn't Madonna just adopt two four yr old twins as a single mom?
She is like fifty eight.

Twins=two so therefore you are saying she adopting four, not two. I know it total she adopted four but, you don't need to say two when saying twins. So annoying when people make this mistake.

PP didn't say anything incorrectly.

PP should’ve said, “Didn’t Madonna adopt four-year-old twins?”

Twins indicates two siblings. Saying two twins is just wrong.

Could you be any more tiresome?

I don’t think so!

I’m sorry you don’t like learning.

It’s a common mistake people make. It’s almost unavoidable, so don’t pat yourself on the back. I’m sure you’ve made a few yourself.

I absolutely have. That’s why I get the need for correction. I’m not at all trying to be a jerk. (By the way, I’m not the original PP who mentioned this, so there are two of us.)

Correcting the PP was unnecessary, and both of you came off as jerks whether it was intended or not. I’m not the original poster of this ‘mistake’, so there are two of us as well.

And I’m the person who finds you tiresome (and rude). So, a growing majority who thinks you’re a jerk! Good job!

So much anger! Maybe a bit of light reading will help.

https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hoda is 52....??!

Wow she looks 35!

Just based on that fact alone then I think adopting a child for her is doable.

Didn't Madonna just adopt two four yr old twins as a single mom?
She is like fifty eight.

Twins=two so therefore you are saying she adopting four, not two. I know it total she adopted four but, you don't need to say two when saying twins. So annoying when people make this mistake.

PP didn't say anything incorrectly.

PP should’ve said, “Didn’t Madonna adopt four-year-old twins?”

Twins indicates two siblings. Saying two twins is just wrong.

Could you be any more tiresome?

I don’t think so!

I’m sorry you don’t like learning.

It’s a common mistake people make. It’s almost unavoidable, so don’t pat yourself on the back. I’m sure you’ve made a few yourself.

I absolutely have. That’s why I get the need for correction. I’m not at all trying to be a jerk. (By the way, I’m not the original PP who mentioned this, so there are two of us.)

Correcting the PP was unnecessary, and both of you came off as jerks whether it was intended or not. I’m not the original poster of this ‘mistake’, so there are two of us as well.

Fair enough; I can accept your opinion.

No one likes to be corrected, but it’s sometimes a necessary evil.

I'm the original poster of "twins". We all do make mistakes as pp said but, for for me saying two twins really is irksome. If someone didn't point an error you would keep saying this in real life and someone would correct you. Isn't it better to do it here?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Of course every story is different, but when I hear of an older mom having a baby on her own, I recall the sad story of playwright Wendy Wasserstein and her daughter (born when Wasserstein was 48,
left an orphan seven years later).

https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/.premium-2006-wendy-wasserstein-who-never-had-it-all-dies-1.5491957

Then her brother died who was taking care of
Child after she died.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course every story is different, but when I hear of an older mom having a baby on her own, I recall the sad story of playwright Wendy Wasserstein and her daughter (born when Wasserstein was 48,
left an orphan seven years later).

https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/.premium-2006-wendy-wasserstein-who-never-had-it-all-dies-1.5491957

Yes, of course this is sad, but what does it have to do with Hoda? Parents die all the time, but people keep harping on about age as if there’s a direct correlation between the mother’s age (of course it’s always the mother) and her age of death. Women live into their 80s and 90s and beyond, so someone in their 50s isn’t ancient despite the handwringing of so many. All this drama Is tiresome. Instead of feeling happy for her and her children, people like you and other PPs seem to be waiting for her to die so your little theory can be proven and you can shout ‘I told you so.’

I don't think it's fair to the child to take this on, especially if there is not a strong support network/family nearby. It's a fact that you're more likely to die before your child reaches adulthood if you become a parent at 50 than one at 30.

Show me your facts.

30/40's are fine. 50's are ok if one parent is younger. However, both parents in their 50's is risky. Its not fair to a child to lose both parents at 16-22.

These aren't facts. They are your opinions.

Haha. Np here. I'm 53, and like it or not, I am closer to death at the age of 53 than I was when I was 35. No one lives forever and that's a fact. The odds of dying go up the older you get.

If I adopted a new baby today I would be 71 years old at that child's HS graduation and 75 by the time they graduated college. That's pretty old to be dealing with teenagers, college apps, dorm move ins, doctor appts, etc. I'm sure there are older people who do this for their kids but, man, that can not be easy.

[Anonymous]

I am African American and grew up in a lower class neighborhood aka "the hood" and it was exceedingly common for grandparents to be raising their grandkids. No one would blink at a 54 year old at the grocery store with a baby and a toddler. And when I said raise them...I mean raise them. Day in and day out. So I know it can be done. I see it all the time even now. Is it the best case scenario? I guess not but what really is??