When adoption is on your mind, the one question that could keep popping up is, "How do I known if I'm ready to adopt a child?" And to answer this question, you will first need to think about why you need to adopt.

In fact, your motives can reveal a lot about your readiness. And to help you find out if you are really ready, here is a list of motives to adopt - that may not always be the right ones. Perhaps your predicament could be similar to one of these, but it is important that you get the right perspective.

• We can't have biological children - This may be the right time to start thinking about adoption, but you definitely need to get past this notion of "Second-best"
• My infertility is a constant source of sadness and it hurts. - True, infertility can be devastation, but don't turn to adoption as a cure
• I'm well off financially and my religion tells me to reach out to the needy - Adoption is not for those with a patronizing attitude. Maybe you could donate money to a charitable organization instead
• I really want to adopt, but my husband is not so sure. I guess he will come around once we adopt! - No, what if he doesn't?
• Our marriage is shaky and a child will bring us together. - That has never happened
• I love children, and as I'm a teacher/ social worker, I have a way with them. - being a professional is very different from being a parent
• We - my partner and I - really want to build a family. We are looking forward to parenting. We know we have a lot to learn, but we want to make a beginning. - Yes! Go for it! This is probably the right reason to adopt a child - and you are ready for it!

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