My dh and I have thought about fostering for a few years. I worked in childcare and we have grown up children (almost) of our own. Asked lots of questions of agencies etc but I have a question I am embarrassed to ask, a question I fear I will be judged on, one I couldn’t ask social workers only foster carers. Here goes - cringe - what if I don’t like the child - said it! When I worked in childcare and I know some of my childminding friends have told me they connect better with some children than others. Sometimes I have met children who I don’t feel a connection with. Is this just saying fostering isn’t for me. I hope I have worded this so it comes across. It’s one of those things I am embarrassed to say out loud. I like children, had 4 of my own, worked in childcare for 20 years but sometimes I have met children and I am glad when it’s their time to be picked up. I am an awful human being aren’t I ? Please be gentle in your replies. I wasn’t sure I should even post this but it’s at the back of my mind when we talk about fostering and I need to say it.
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onlyoranges · 30/06/2018 10:11
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