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Thanks HappyMomAnna,
I think you are probably right about making sure the baby is able to communicate prior to putting her in a potentiilly hazzardous situation. My 17 year old has always planned to go away to college. I don't expect her to be a "built in baby sitter". I don't believe in taking advantage of a teen in this manner. All kids should learn to help out with the house, chores, and even sibling from time to time but they are not here to be free full time daycare! They generally have demanding schedules of thier own tat should be respected. Oh, well I have time to give the whole adoption thing more thought.... I'll just take advantage of that.