Papa Joe's Advice on Adoption: Choose Orphanage Over Relatives to Avoid Drama
Dear Papa Joe,
I am Mildred, 40 years old, and until now my husband and I have no children. We have decided to adopt a child, and my husband suggested we adopt from our relatives. We approached his cousin, who is willing to offer their child for adoption. But now other relatives are questioning why we do not just raise our nephews and nieces since they are my husband's blood, saying it would be easier. We want a child, not just a ward. I told my husband we should look for a child from an orphanage. His relatives got angry, saying why go to strangers when there are relatives.
Mildred
Papa Joe's Response: Stay Firm on Orphanage Adoption
Mildred,
I think you are right because the relatives are already meddling. Also, the child might not see you as parents because they will know their biological parents, as relatives tend to talk. It is good to adopt a relative, at least the child shares your blood. But given the situation on your husband's side, with the relatives interfering, it might cause chaos. Perhaps you are meant to be an instrument to give less fortunate children a loving home and a bright future. Discuss this thoroughly with your husband. Maybe there is a relative on your side who is willing. Try your side first.
Papa Joe
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