tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-316191265933534655.post6214871490947414556..comments2024-02-27T00:41:15.985-06:00Comments on AdoptionTalk: Too Old to Adopt?malindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06233439015219192874noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-316191265933534655.post-46500095256629457952010-10-23T21:53:19.181-05:002010-10-23T21:53:19.181-05:00well, hell - if you are 55 and adopt an infant wit...well, hell - if you are 55 and adopt an infant with long term health issues, would you be able to take them into adulthood? Odds are you might kick the bucket. And there you have it. A nice gesture, another child in foster care.Louisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-316191265933534655.post-51141008823559467592010-10-20T14:11:44.852-05:002010-10-20T14:11:44.852-05:00You have to look at whether the young person will ...You have to look at whether the young person will always be dependent against the age of the adoptee and as SW24/7 says they are relatives and have a back up plan.While we might wants those with disabilities to have homes,you have to look at what happens if the adopters die before the person grows up or if they won't reach independence what happens next and is it fair to the adoptee.<br />Individual cases and individual decisions.Vonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17421069895155350144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-316191265933534655.post-85022746672597620672010-10-20T13:49:24.784-05:002010-10-20T13:49:24.784-05:00I think that in this day and age, there are too ma...I think that in this day and age, there are too many people who would challenge the decision if it was left up to a more subjective method of evaluation (activity level, general health, etc). Plus, the reality is that doctors are hesitant to say that a person isn't "healthy" enough to parent - even if they are elderly and have serious illnesses. So, I can understand why more objective rules have been established. But I do think their should be a waiver or appeal process with specific guidlines. And that 50 seems a bit young for that cut off. In my state, it is 65 - but there is a waiver that can be granted if the person is a relative and has a "back up plan".Rachie317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14646338773104987972noreply@blogger.com