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Around the globe, adoption has been an alternative to childless couples, it has appeared to be a soothing balm to the masses but of course, it has it challenges and problems. Let us dig deeper into this particular topic: ADOPTION

ADOPTION is the legal acceptance and choosing of a child by a couple as theirs which originally was not theirs before the process. Adoption is not an easy task and should not be treated as a minor issue, it must follow up and pass through all the needed procedure. An adopted child also known as the adoptee is prone to facing lots of challenges and issues that may affect him/her for the rest of his/her life such as;

• Low self-esteem and confidence
• Trying to adapt to the new environment
• Grief over the loss of family
• Inability to identify self in public
• Degrading mental and emotional health
• Depression
• Mockery and verbal bullying by peers
• Maltreatment by parents who have finally gotten their own child

As said earlier, Adoption is not a minor issue and has to do with government laws which are in the constitution, therefore failure to abide by such laws may attract disastrous consequences, thus adoption has a whole lot of implications;

1. Adoption terminates the full right of a child's biological parent over the child
2. The child legally belongs to those who adopted him according to governmental policies
3. Adoption must not be through coercion or application of external influence (such as bribery), fraud, kidnapping etc
4. Adopted children must be well taken care of by the new parent
5. All rights of children must be strictly adhered to like right to education, right to good health, right to life etc
6. On no condition should the adopted child be taken back by the natural parents after the death of the adoptors

In my locality, Adoption is viewed as the highest form of misconduct especially among childless couples. If one happens to adopt a child, he/she automatically becomes the lastest gossip topic in the locality. Due to the negative reaction of the public, childless couples refrain from adopting children. Adopted children are turned to slaves and mistreated when their adoptive parents get their own biological children, hence Adoption seems to be unacceptable in the society.

I personally have my own views concerning Adoption, Adoption is the only right alternative that should be opted for by people who do not have their own natural children, it gives room to orphans and other classes of children to feel parental warmth and care. It also ends the feeling of worthlessness and guilt among barren women . Therefore, I fully support Adoption when it is done the right way and government laws strictly adhered to.

🩸 Adoption should be done the proper way
🩸 Adopted children should be made to feel comfortable in their new homes
🩸Parents of adoptees should not be harsh if they notice any strange behavior in such children, rather they should correct them as they would to their own blood
🩸Government agencies should endeavor to follow up and check on how the adoptee is treated from time to time
🩸Defaulters of Adoption laws should be severely dealt with
🩸 There should be thorough research on a child's background before Adoption

Adoption is meant for our good, therefore we should respect those who have undergone the process, it is a serious/complex matter and should not be treated with apathy. I wholeheartedly recommend Adoption and I've got your back if you have decided to opt in to it.

Special mention;
@ijelady
@chichieze
@focusnow
@luchyl
@ijebest

Best wishes and do have a pleasant week ahead