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Are you looking for parents? It appears you could use some supervision.
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If I ever find that I want children, I'll adopt an older child (between 6-12 years old). I don't find it important to replicate my DNA, and I don't have the patience for the all-consuming baby stages.
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I would adopt like a 30 year old if he had beer, NFL season tickets, and a playstation 3.
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I would love to adopt children, becuse if I had my own I'd fear that hate me as much as I hate my real mom. idk
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If I ever find that I want children, I'll adopt an older child (between 6-12 years old). I don't find it important to replicate my DNA, and I don't have the patience for the all-consuming baby stages.
You would rather get right to the teen years?
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You would rather get right to the teen years?
I said 6-12. I'd have at least one year before the teens to "train" them. And yes, I'd very much prefer to raise a teenager than baby or very young child. The teen might be more trouble in some ways, but less time-consuming and more interesting.
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