In Your Home

 YOUTH AND SINGLE ADULTS

Have you or your family ever discussed adoption at home? Has it been mentioned as a viable choice in situations where parenting seems impossible? Would your parents or other family members understand the decision of adoption for a woman facing an unexpected pregnancy?

If the option of adoption has never been a former topic of interest for you, however, it has now become a possible solution, talk about it with your family. Find out what they have to say about adoption. If any of your family members are unsure of what to think about it, do research to give them clear information about the positive and negative points surrounding it. Educate your family, and the friends that enter your home, during everyday conversations about why adoption can be a wonderful option for an unexpected pregnancy.

PARENTS

Everything begins at home. Your child observes and imitates your actions from the very start. The home serves as an environment where “seeds” are planted throughout a child’s life. Since children thrive on communication with family members, parents should discuss love and relationships with their children. Even the wisest and most obedient children face challenges from peer pressure, hormonal changes, and the complexities of growing up.

In today’s society, the two most common principles parents teach their children are to either abstain from sex until in a committed relationship or to practice safe sex. Additionally, discussing how to handle an unexpected pregnancy is essential. Young teenagers who face unexpected pregnancies may choose abortion not only out of fear but also due to a lack of awareness about the option of adoption. It’s important to plan conversations with your child about the healthy options available if they or someone they know were to become pregnant.

As a parent, when you talk about adoption in your home you are teaching your child that:

  • Taking responsibility for your actions is noble
  • Protecting your child’s life is respectable
  • Carrying and bringing life into the world is rewarding

Talk about adoption in your home…

  • To help your family understand that it is not a shameful decision
  • So that all family members are comfortable and familiar with the topic
  • So that your child is not relying solely on the people outside their home environment for advice on unexpected pregnancies
  • So that your child will be confident in knowing the true meaning of adoption
  • So that your child will know what actions to take if someone he or she knows is faced with an unexpected pregnancy
  • So that your child will understand adoption as a safe alternative for an unexpected pregnancy if parenting were not a viable option
  • So that your child will be prepared in advising their peers about the option of adoption