Hi, I have a bit of a worry. My DB and SIL have decided to try to adopt, after years of TTC. They haven't acually formally started this yet, but I understand they will be screened/ interviewed etc as part of the process.
Years ago, we once had a conversation about smacking, which has stayed with me ever since, because it really upset me. My DH and I don't believe in smacking our kids, and never have done. My DB and SIL did not agree with this stance. They both feltthat there is a place for smacking, and used expressions like "showing the child who is boss" and "putting them in their place".
As I type this, I realise how awful it sounds, and you must understand that they are LOVELY people, would make wondeful parents, but are a bit old-fashioned (IMO) in this respect.
Does anyone know if they would be allowed to adopt if they were open about these views, when asked?
I am wondering if they may even have changed their views anyway in recent years (I have steered clear of the topic ever since).
Any advice, anyone?
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snailtrail · 11/04/2009 09:07
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