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Old 05-06-2001, 09:53 AM
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The Great Debates....birth order, only children, etc.

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I think that special needs adoptions are different and special. I've seen a lot. I've passed along the best and worst of what I've seen and done. And I hope you all pass along the best/worst of your experiences too. I still learn and need advice....it never really ends. The idea of adoption is really a lot easier than actually doing it!!! Basically, the older the child you adopt, the more baggage the child has. Infants are pretty easy to bring into a family. Ten year olds are already very distinctive people. Some have very serious problems. Be cautious is my best advice to all Have a nice day and I hope that what you decide to do works out for you ) I'm NOT on the board for any fights! )
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Pam...

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I'll bet your kids and mine would have a blast together!!!
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Actually, Lilathe's kids could join in too. Hard to eat out though!n/t

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Appreciate hearing all opinions and points of view

Pam -

Just wanted to say that I have really appreciated all of the advice and "wisdom of experience" that you (and everyone else) have been sharing. I think it is really beneficial to read "agruments" for both sides of the "debate" because it really makes me look at the issue from all points of view.

Thanks again.

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If I am nutty enough to load 7 kids up

ages 2,5,6,7,9,12,13 and head off to a small town in Mexico a 26 hour drive from home.... all alone with husband left back in the states..... with running water one hour per day, a rub board, a phone in town 4 miles away.... just so they can learn about their heritage and meet some "normal" biological family members so they can get a self esteem boost...

then I would think taking my 7, Pam's 7, and your 7 out to eat, with 3 adults would be a walk in the proverbial park. I am game... where and when are we meeting?

As long as I don't have to boil water to wash clothes that is...
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meeting place

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3 adults, 21 kids, sounds like a decent enough ratio. I suggest somewhere sunny, not too hot, not too humid, and convenient for 21 kids!!! Any ideas???
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Ha, ha, ha!

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That would be A LOT of kids!!! )
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Cool Pam

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Thanks for all you contribute. Don't let the vigorous debate get you down! We ALL learn...
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