St. Clown
Liberal Rebel Scum, apparently
Re: Abortion: Why Not Thoughts and Prayers?
As mean as it sounds, that's very much the truth of the matter. Also, many of the older children in foster care have special needs due to neglect at younger ages. My 2nd eldest brother and his wife because foster-to-adopt parents, and there is a long, long screening process involved. They wanted an early- to mid-teen child, and the meds these children were taking for their issues would bust the bank for most prospective adoptive parents. As for people who only want to foster, taking in those children with the same issues creates a lot of strain for their family. It's a commitment to deal with those sorts of emotional issues, which can even escalate to involve the police, as in my brother's case when his foster daughter was biting and gouging him. The sheriff's office had him photographed, taken the girl aside to ask questions, inspect her for marks, etc. (she was never touched in retaliation). Foster parenting is not a small or easy thing to do.
As mean as it sounds, that's very much the truth of the matter. Also, many of the older children in foster care have special needs due to neglect at younger ages. My 2nd eldest brother and his wife because foster-to-adopt parents, and there is a long, long screening process involved. They wanted an early- to mid-teen child, and the meds these children were taking for their issues would bust the bank for most prospective adoptive parents. As for people who only want to foster, taking in those children with the same issues creates a lot of strain for their family. It's a commitment to deal with those sorts of emotional issues, which can even escalate to involve the police, as in my brother's case when his foster daughter was biting and gouging him. The sheriff's office had him photographed, taken the girl aside to ask questions, inspect her for marks, etc. (she was never touched in retaliation). Foster parenting is not a small or easy thing to do.
