Hi, I'm new here: proud single Mum to my amazing 3yr-old LO (adopted).
I've been asked if I could adopt LO's baby birth-sibling. LO is positive about sibling but consistently says they don't want to live with them. I believe keeping them together is the right thing to do (because of sibling relationship and genetic connection at very least).
Family say LO is too young to decide and will adapt regardless; however, they only come from position of birth children dealing with new sibling, not those who've suffered separation and loss. And whilst that doesn't define my LO it is something I'm very conscious of.
I'm fully aware how ridiculous it sounds basing monumental decision on child's POV so please don't lambast me for that; am just afraid of spoiling what we have and making decision that makes LO feel usurped and supplanted. LO is my absolute world and just want to make right decision for them (and, ultimately, baby-sibling).
Would anyone go ahead if their child was saying 'no'?
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Giovanna1712 · 24/11/2020 01:18
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