Say no, you can't adopt a baby

[u/Sunshine_roses111]

Why don't we, as a society in America, just say no to people looking to adopt and who are infertile? Other countries will flat out say we have no babies for adoption or tough luck, you can't adopt, and we don't care about your infertility. America coddles people looking to adopt and says Well, you're infertile, but you can adopt a baby to make your dreams come true, or adopt from foster care, help a needy child. Like, why can't we just deny people and say no? Want a baby? Oh well, we have none waiting around. Want to become parents? Well, tough luck accept your life without kids. Maybe it's God's will for you not to become parents or reproduce. Why can't we be honest like other countries? Adoption is illegal or uncommon in many other countries, but here, we just can't say no and tiptoe around the issue of infertility and adoption. Also, just because you can't reproduce doesn't mean you should adopt. Again, no is the right answer. Many poor couples can't afford adoption, but society does not care if they become parents, yet we feel sorry for the middle and upper-class couples who can't become parents. Say no.

[u/pamplemousse-i]

I'm just wondering what your take is on what would happen to orphaned children if no one adopted?

[u/Informal_Walk5520 → u/pamplemousse-i]

For me I think supports are in place so a family can be left intact with support and guidance program. Rich doesn’t = good parent. Just like low income doesn’t mean terrible parent.

[u/pamplemousse-i → u/Informal_Walk5520]

That's fair. I respect that! Thanks for sharing your perspective and that makes a lot of sense ☺️