There's a bill before the Tennessee Legislature to ban unwed couples from adopting, whether they're gay or straight.
The premise is that married couples provide better stability and traditional values than unmarried couples.
What's your opinion? Cast your vote below, and state your case in the Comments area.
In the September issue of Adoption World e-zine, we’re discussing how to determine whether adopting—or placing your child for adoption—is the right choice for you.
E-mail me your response; I’ll feature several in the October issue.
If you’re not an Adoption World subscriber yet and want to read the September issue, there’s still time. Just sign up via the form at the top of this blog, or send a blank e-mail to adoptionworld@aweber.com. Your September issue will be delivered to your Inbox within the week.
A blog is a fantastic way to chronicle your thoughts about adoption, whether you're a pre-or post-adoptive parent, a birth/first parent, an adopted person, or an adoption professional.
In the October issue of Adoption World e-zine, we'll profile several adoption bloggers and provide tips about how to get started blogging.
If you'd like your blog to be included or you want to nominate your favorite adoption blogger, e-mail me your responses to the following questions:
Be sure to sign up for your free subscription to Adoption World, so you get the survey results. Just send a blank email to adoptionworld@aweber.com or use the form at the top of this blog.
What's the best adoption-related advice you've received? Share your voicemail comment with other Exploring Adoption readers! Just call 1(641) 985-7878 and enter *369-8796.
I've recently returned from the Mount Hermon Christian Writers' Conference, where Randy Ingermanson, aka, The Mad Genius Writer, helped me brainstorm ideas for my new Exploring Adoption e-zine.
I need your help, too! The e-zine will be tailored to meet your needs, so I'd like you to tell me what features you'd most like to see. Please complete the survey in the right sidebar, or add a Comment below this post, or e-mail me your suggestions.
Pictured above: Mad Geniuses Steve Laube, Jim Rubart, Randy Ingermanson, and John Olson.
The results of the last poll are in!
The question (for prospective adoptive parents):
My spouse/partner is:
Reluctant to adopt - 30.9%
Wants to adopt more than I do - 4.9%
Is 'on the same page' with me regarding adopting - 51.2%
I don't have partner - 13%
Are you and your spouse/partner at the same place in deciding whether to pursue adopting a child? Take the poll in the righthand sidebar of this blog to express your opinion and to see how others feel about this issue.
The results of the latest adoption poll are in. The 123 voters were fairly equally divided in their response to the question:
The idea of having an ongoing relationship with my child's birth or adoptive family makes me:
For more news and information about adoption, visit www.laurachristianson.com, and check out my Exploring Adoption bookstore.
A new survey is in the right sidebar of this blog. The question of the week is:
The idea of having an ongoing relationship with my child's birth or adoptive family makes me:
A. Nervous
B. Excited
C. Is not an option
Cast your vote!
Here are the results of the previous survey (115 votes):
The results of last week's adoption blog poll are in. Here's how prospective adoptive parents responded to the statement:
My extended family supports my decision to adopt:
Wholeheartedly - 64.9%
With reservations - 25.7%
They've disowned me - 2.7%
They don't know yet - 6.8%
This week's poll asks prospective adoptive parents:
When I think about adopting a child who may have serious emotional and/or physical challenges, I:
Cast your vote in the right-hand sidebar of this blog! As soon as you vote, you'll be able to see the results from those who have already taken the survey.
For more news and information about adoption, visit www.laurachristianson.com, and check out my Exploring Adoption bookstore.
