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re: Going to finalize adoption of 13 year old grandson this month.

Posted on 12/11/22 at 6:22 am to
Posted by Adajax
Member since Nov 2015
6124 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 6:22 am to
Dude, I adopted a bi-racial boy. Age is nothing compared to race in modern America. You got this.
Posted by Team Vote
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Member since Aug 2014
7730 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 6:36 am to
My parents did the same thing for my niece, for basically the same reason. It’s been almost a year since it became official but she has lived with them for going on 4 years now. I think you’re overthinking. I ask my mom often if it feels like she’s gone 20 years back in time you could possibly be saving your grandson’s life
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
260465 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 6:57 am to
Youre a good man.


Thats all that matters, carry on.
Posted by pioneerbasketball
Team Bunchie
Member since Oct 2005
132332 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 6:58 am to
God bless you
Posted by pioneerbasketball
Team Bunchie
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132332 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 7:00 am to
hopefully you don't end up like this poster.

Need to vent about fostering
Posted by NPComb
Member since Jan 2019
27356 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 7:00 am to
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Long story, but parental drug addiction is the cause. Was wondering if anyone here has any experience dealing with the reactions, teasing, cruel comments, etc. that he may experience in school? I'm just trying to put myself in his shoes and learn more on how I can help him deal with any of the negative aspects he may encounter at school? Or maybe I'm just overthinking this and everything will be fine for him?


First of all, God Bless you. It’s going to be darn near impossible to avoid the drama coming your way. Trying and shield the kid. Both good and bad times coming your way but the best will outweigh the first. Get him involved in church or at a minimum get God in his life if you don’t have good church options where you are.
Posted by greenbean
USAF Retired
Member since Feb 2019
4587 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 8:42 am to
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My generations are pretty spread out too. My grandpa was born in 1887. lots of stories...




I have a great-grandfather who was at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountian.
Posted by farad
St George
Member since Dec 2013
9662 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 8:47 am to
thanks for the post BFIV...another sign to move forward with my grandson...


God Bless...
Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
19289 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 8:49 am to
My sister did this due to the same reason, her granddaughter turned out fine and just started college.

Now the kid's dumb arse mother has four more she can barely feed and keep a roof over, if not for welfare my sister would be raising them
This post was edited on 12/11/22 at 9:11 am
Posted by KCkid
Kansas City, Mo.
Member since Oct 2015
133 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 8:52 am to
Great thing you are doing. You have changed a life forever. I have an adopted 6 year old. You wouldn't believe the comments I get about being his grandfather. ( I am 61). No big deal anymore. We also adopted another one 10 years ago(now 16).She has had her issues, but I am confident she would be dead now if we hadnt taken her in back then. There are days that I come home and just want to sit down, but end up outside playing ball, etc. It definitely keeps me Young.
Nice job on the other posters giving those kids a better shot at life..
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
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Posted on 12/11/22 at 8:53 am to
Posted by Mid Iowa Tiger
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Member since Feb 2008
18638 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 10:05 am to
Not familiar but I would encourage you to think about a small private school near where you live. They seem less “clicky” and more likely to be supportive.
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
90600 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 10:29 am to
Good for you for giving the kid hope for a future. I hope his parents get the help they need so they can be involved in his life in the future
Posted by BFIV
Virginia
Member since Apr 2012
7720 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 10:42 am to
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another sign to move forward with my grandson..


All I can say is do what you know is best for your grandson. It really isn't a hard choice when you look at it that way. It is truly stunning the number of grandparents raising grandchildren now. God bless you and Mama Farad!
Posted by Lakeboy7
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2011
23965 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 10:45 am to
You Sir are doing a great thing!

As mentioned grandparents raising a child no longer a big deal. Good luck.
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
64208 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 10:48 am to

At 13 it’s not like you guys will be at school all the time. I don’t see why a ton of kids would even have to know. My dad was in his 40s when my brother and I were born. Made absolutely zero difference in our lives. Also bless you for caring so much and giving him a much better shake in life.
This post was edited on 12/11/22 at 10:50 am
Posted by Kay
Member since Mar 2011
1944 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 10:49 am to
I teach middle school and the kids don’t really know a lot of what’s going on outside of school unless they live in close vicinity or relatives also go to the school, etc. We have many, many families with this same situation, and these kids have friends and seem to enjoy school. I have never heard a kid teasing another for their home situation, and I have heard a lot. Very honorable of you to give your grandson the best life.
Posted by This GUN for HIRE
Member since May 2022
2889 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 10:54 am to
My brother was adopted. I don’t really remember any issues, other than the ones he created himself. Looking for pity & poor me because his mom was a dope whore. People handle things differently, but his life was much much better than it could’ve been & he never could wrap his head around that. Still can’t get right at 40.
Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
Member since Jan 2007
51397 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 11:24 am to
Enroll him in a dojo
Posted by Barbellthor
Columbia
Member since Aug 2015
8636 posts
Posted on 12/11/22 at 11:41 am to
Honestly the kids probably won't notice until close to high school age. If they do bully, because kids will bully about anything, it won't be much.
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