Sheryl Crow adopted a baby boy!

[sparky]

Originally Posted by carrie721

would you feel differently if she had adopted a girl?

Maybe a bit. But not that much.

there will be someone in his life who will act as a paternal figure, but he'll probably have a better life with sheryl than he will in foster care.

Perhaps there will be. Or perhaps not.

Better than foster care? Yeah. Better than being left in a box in an alley too.

Point being...

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by sparky

Maybe a bit. But not that much.

cool. i was just curious.

Perhaps there will be. Or perhaps not.

Better than foster care? Yeah. Better than being left in a box in an alley too.

Point being...

my point is just that there are too many babies and not enough people willing to care for them. so if someone is willing and able to take care of a child, that is a valuable thing, even if it's not the ideal setup.

[sparky]

Originally Posted by carrie721

my point is just that there are too many babies and not enough people willing to care for them. so if someone is willing and able to take care of a child, that is a valuable thing, even if it's not the ideal setup.

I respect that point. It is better than no home or some fukced up insitutional bounce job.

Still a bit of a bummer to me though.

[foxyluva]

Originally Posted by sparky

I respect that point. It is better than no home or some fukced up insitutional bounce job.

Still a bit of a bummer to me though.

If you have such a strong opinion on adoption, I would love to know what you think about artificial insemination

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by foxyluva

If you have such a strong opinion on adoption, I would love to know what you think about artificial insemination

oh ****. don't get me started.

[foxyluva]

Originally Posted by carrie721

oh ****. don't get me started.

I have some pretty strong opinions on it myself

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by foxyluva

I have some pretty strong opinions on it myself

last time i brought it up a breeder got really mad at me.

[sparky]

Originally Posted by foxyluva

If you have such a strong opinion on adoption, I would love to know what you think about artificial insemination

I doubt you would.

Originally Posted by carrie721

i can dig that. maybe i place less value on the importance of a father figure because i was raised without one.

Could be. I don't think they're replacable or irrelevant.
People don't die without them, but I think kids need Dads.
Boys especially.

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by foxyluva

lol @ breeder. Heterophobe

not a heterophobe - that goes for anyone who procreates, including lesbians with their turkey basters

Originally Posted by sparky

Could be. I don't think they're replacable or irrelevant.
People don't die without them, but I think kids need Dads.
Boys especially.

you're probably right. in our society, tho, fathers are hot commodities.

[foxyluva]

Originally Posted by carrie721

not a heterophobe - that goes for anyone who procreates, including lesbians with their turkey basters

Too right. No penis, no vagina, then no babies

[gldstwmn]

I am so happy for her. Congratulations to Sheryl. I hope we get to see some pictures of her and the little tyke soon.

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by sparky

I respect that point. It is better than no home or some fukced up insitutional bounce job.

Still a bit of a bummer to me though.

i can dig that. maybe i place less value on the importance of a father figure because i was raised without one.

[danax6]

Originally Posted by carrie721

i can dig that. maybe i place less value on the importance of a father figure because i was raised without one.

Same. Though I was raised without a mother. I turned out okay.

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by danax6

Same. Though I was raised without a mother. I turned out okay.

no, now you have to depend on cronyism to determine your self-worth.

oh wait, so do i.

we've both lost our way

[danax6]

Originally Posted by carrie721

we've both lost our way

You sound surprised.

Seriously though, I understand tradition and all, but in this day and age it's getting to be almost common that children get raised by one parent. They don't automatically turn into little Ted Bundys or Hannibal Lecters because of that.