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Old 06-30-2008, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by casey03
I must also say that I have a hard time believing that another person is more suitable to raising and loving a child simply because they share the same DNA.

I have to agree here. DNA does not make a person a better parent...there is other factors to consider. If a responsible, stable and cleared family member comes forward within reasonable time (Not a year or even 6 months later!) then they should have the right to parent their relative. Once that is resolved and they are cleared then the foster family should help the child transition in a positive manner...and not fight the relative or go about it in a negative way. It's not about who wins, it's about the child...
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