Another reality check ...

Two weeks ago, when I was up in Edmonton with Madeline, my friend Ada lent me a copy of The Kid by Dan Savage to read. It's the true account of Dan and his boyfriend's quest to adopt a baby, and it was hard for me to put it down. One part of the book has stayed with me in particular -the author notes that it's ironic that couples who cannot have children together via biological means must go above and beyond to prove their worthiness to be parents, while parent-worthiness is never questioned in couples who have no difficulty having children. It isn't fair, is it?

Comments

[Erin]

Hate to be harsh here but we are talking about a guy who dispenses some rather curt advice so my comment is:
To who? because ultimately it's such a big responsibility it would be nice if everyone apply to have kids.

[laura]

Equally equitable solution :)

[Jaime]

It would be nice if everyone had to apply for kids. I am adopted and very lucky to have been adopted into a fantastic home. They were watched for a long time before and after... Who is checked out before and after they have a baby themselves??