By "stupid fucks" i was referring to the people who are using this thread as a soapbox, rather than addressing the issue. If you address the issue, i applaud you. If you attack the person over their decision, that's different.

Also, Menoman, i could quote 5 or 6 people on page ONE that did exactly that. Sorry if it came off harsh, but i'm sick. No offense intended to anyone but those who deserve it.

uh... did you miss the post with the link to adoption stats? according to that, there are a lot more kids in the foster care system in the US than there are parents looking to adopt. and not only that, kids in the US have to compete with foreign kids being adopted too. a couple at my parents place of worship have adopted 2 or 3 kids from china, and more notably, angelina jolie adopted that cambodian baby.

so that comment isn't really accurate...

Sorry, I got a little carried away and responded off the cuff.

I was responding to JSD's suggestion that oddball either cut and run, or fight for custody of the child so he won't have to pay child support, and then have the grandparents raise the child so as not to interfere with his lifestyle. There's always the totally responsible option of recognizing one's inability to raise a child, and terminating the pregnancy or putting the child up for adoption. But that's not what this guy was talking about. I should have suggested it as an alternative but instead chose to get mad at JSD and blast his (IMHO) somewhat thoughtless suggestion.

Quote:

" If you don't understand that, please do us, and your progeny, a favor and don't breed till you've grown up a bit. Sheesh." ~Lurkette I won't even go there....

He was talking about having the guy's parents raise the child so he wouldn't have to pay child support and so it wouldn't interfere with his lifestyle. Not because he isn't ready for a child, or isn't suitable parent material. Selfish and immature in my opinion, and I hope someone like this wouldn't have kids.

There are about 4 times as many parents looking for children than children looking for parents.....

ack that was a total mistype... I have typed that like 4 times now and I didnt even think to check it.

I meant there are about 4 times as many children looking for families than families looking for children.

just calm the fuck down and get a hanger.

OK, enough already!!!

I'm locking this thread down for a while till tempers level off and people stop making stupid suggestions.