The boy's workers have a negative view of the boys getting adopted for a lot of things in their past/current lives...
Among other things, the oldest...has a history of bullying and was even talked to by the police (he is now the total opposite), running away from homes, is 2 years behind in his reading/writing level, has a touch of ADHD.
The youngest has/had other problems too...including a history of defiance, running away from homes, is 2 years behind in most school-related items including can not tie his shoes (he's 9) and until 2 weeks ago didn't know his name started with a capital.
Due to their problems in school, they both need a lot of attention at night for homework. Norm and I both spend about 45 minutes with each child each night for homework. We also are encouraged by the school to make them read to us out loud, spell things, and tell us the time often.
So, because of their history, because of the extra attention that is needed we are told by most that they are not the typical kind of kids that are adopted. Also, they wish to remain together. Hence, their negative view to the fact of them getting adopted.
HOWEVER, even though there may be a low chance of it occuring, we would be SOOOOO happy for them if it does happen. It would make us so happy to know that they had a permanent adoptive home.