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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We were too scared to adopt because we don't know a single situation that wasn't a disaster.

One couple adopted a beautiful little blond girl that was removed from a drug addict. The father was likely a 'john'. She had behavior problems, and when she hit the teen years she was out of control, ended up in jail, drugs, DUIs. She is in her 20's now but will probably never be stable. The heartbreak and financial cost to the parents is staggering.

Another couple of people adopted Russian orphan kids, and the kids had severe emotional issues, problems in school and are on the way to becoming criminals.

I wouldn't adopt any child unless I knew the parents and background - and it wasn't like a Dickens tale. That can't be undone with good intentions.[/quote]

Adopting internationally is very different as is foster care from domestic newborn.  Most kids are removed for drugs or mental health issue.  If it was drugs, most likely child was exposed in utero which can cause issues.  If international, many have issues but not all.  As a parent when you adopt you have to know this is a possibility.[/quote]

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