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To think infertile couples should have priority

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Lil44 · 20/12/2024 18:04

I’m incredibly grateful to have been able to have my own family. However reading about the latest celeb who already has children adopting a baby makes me feel incredibly sad for infertile couples who are waiting to be able to adopt a much wanted baby. I kind of always assumed such (obviously suitable) couples had priority, seems not??

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InformerYaNoSayDaddyMeSnowMeIGoBlameALickyBoom · 20/12/2024 18:08

Adoption shouldn't be about letting an infertile couple have a chance at parenthood, it should be about what is best for the child.

The priority should always be the child.

Shinybear · 20/12/2024 18:08

Only about 7% of children in care are adopted, so I don't think such a couple adopting would prevent infertile couples from adopting too. I believe there are more children who need adopting than adults wanting to adopt.

TheKeatingFive · 20/12/2024 18:07

First post nailed it

holju · 20/12/2024 18:06

The priority should be what is best for the baby.