What is the advantages of the Intercultural adoption and disadvantages of intercultural adoption?
Q. Using example from the "stolen generation" and overseas adoption to support your arguments.
Asked by steven_nguyen_8x - Fri Mar 7 03:13:51 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I was under the impression that the Stolen Generation refers to Aboriginal Adoptees in Australia. Please correct me if I'm wrong. As a bi-racial adoptee myself who was raised by all white parents, I lost most of my culture. That brought HUGE disadvantages to me. I felt like I was white and didn't like my olive skin. I didn't know my families multiple languages, I didn't know even where or who I came from. It was hard to do something as simple as look in the mirror. The disadvantages would be: loss of heritage loss of language loss of religion loss of sense of self loss of genetic / cultural mirroring I think that when adopted within ones culture, by a family who gets it you can learn about your people. The advantages could possibly… [cont.]
Answered by Gershom - Fri Mar 7 13:05:58 2008

What kind of dogs do they have for adoption at animal shelters?
Q. I want to adopt a puppy for my 4 year old son. But with all the animals that end up in animal shelters, I would like to adopt one there as opposed to buying one from a pet shop. I worry that at an animal shelter, there will be no puppies for adoption. And I want a puppy so my son and the puppy have a better chance of bonding. Here are my questions: 1) Do animal shelters have puppies for adoption or just older dogs? 2) Does the age of the dog even make a difference in whether or not the dog and my son will bond? Thanks!
Asked by Keep on Truckin' - Sun Jul 1 00:15:27 2007 - - 18 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Bless your heart for considering adoption! Animal Shelters have ALL types of dogs and ages. 25% are purebreds. I would not go with a puppy for your 4 year old. Puppies bite, chew and need to be housebroken. Your first concern is your son's safety. I would go with a more mature dog that has been raised around kids and likes them. Older dogs bond well, if not better with children. The added benefit is; they're already housebroken, usually know commands, won't destroy your home and can be trusted around your child. Tell the shelter exactly what you're looking for. Many times these dogs end up in the shelter because their owners can't afford to take care of them anymore because of the lousy economy (here in Michigan anyway). A rescue or… [cont.]
Answered by sniffydogs - Sun Jul 1 08:57:21 2007

Is a grandparent eligible for the adoption tax credit if he claims the parent as a dependent?
Q. This past year I adopted a foster child. I have been going to school and living with my parents. My dad is claiming me as a dependent. Can he also qualify for the adoption tax credit because of our new son?
Asked by Benjamin T - Thu Mar 13 18:09:07 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. idon't think so because he didn't adopt the child. you did. Did he pay for the adoption fees? however your dad can claim your child as a qualifying child. That way he gets the child tax credit and another 3400 exemption.
Answered by Codys mom - Thu Mar 13 18:20:15 2008