[laurence1987]

Hello,

Thanks for replying.
I am mostly interested in adopting internationally (in Eastern Europe) but would consider any kind of adoption, including open adoptions and adopting a child with ADHD or autism.

Why do I want to adopt ? Because children need a loving family, and when we have the chance to be able to give it to a child, adoption is the greatest gift for the adoptive parents who welcome a new child in their lives and for the child who gets a family that loves him/her & takes care of him/her.

Concerning the legislation in France...
The adoptive single mother (or father) must be at least twenty-eight years old.
Couples must have been married for at least two years, or they both must be at least twenty-eight years old.
By the way, I have a question and do not know where I should ask it. How do they choose that legal age, which is different from a country to another ? Is it not a little arbitrary ? I am just wondering...

Although I am much too young to adopt (I would be in the United-States too), I want to meet people that are living it to know how to adopt so that it will be easier.
I would like to be e-pals or penpals with birthmothers and adoptive families to know both sides. As you wrote, sherryk, it is great to "get a network of friends before the adoption happens."

I study mathematics & science at home & have a part-time job : I am an independant English teacher ; it means I teach children and teenagers that have difficulties in English at school to help them improve their skills. Also, I teach Shakespeare's language to younger children who are still pre-schoolers, kindergartners or in primary school.
I am also interested in music, sports (I practise tennis) & religion.
I do not expect those who want to be pen-pals with me to share the same interests but, of course, it would be nice.

Feel free to ask questions.

Laurie