| Adopting a child, by all means, is a big step forward in | | | | help you extend a sensitive transition from the |
| life. It must not be an impulsive act, but a well thought | | | | orphanage to the environment of your home. |
| out course of action. | | | | 2. Are you aware that children belonging to |
| Through adoption, you add someone to your family. | | | | orphanages are at higher risk of suffering from |
| There may be different reasons for a couple to | | | | developmental issues? These may be emotional |
| choose in favour of adoption. For example, a celebrity | | | | issues or developmental delays. |
| like Angelina Jolie has been adopting to suit her fancy | | | | 3. Do you understand that an adopted child will face a |
| for a big and global family. However, the majority of | | | | major change from an orphanage to a home |
| couples adopt because they are not able to have their | | | | environment? It may be difficult for the child. The child |
| own biological child. | | | | will naturally take time to adjust to a home environment |
| Whatever may be your reasons for adopting a child, | | | | after living for a long time in an orphanage. He or she |
| go for it only after asking the following questions: | | | | will take time to learn to trust. It would be difficult for |
| 1. Do you find yourself willing to understand and grasp | | | | him or her to accept your family and your affection. |
| the day to day life in orphanage? This knowledge will | | | | |