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I have always thought that I would like to adopt older children because they were harder to place and I want to give them a home but to be honest, I am so worried now because of all the stories that I have heard regarding older children. Can anyone give me any advice? I know that not all children act out, not all children are violent but how can I be sure that the one that thy refer to me won't be...can I ask the agency for specific information on the child? What kind of informaiton would they give me? Would the agency be honest as to the character of the child because all the photolistings I have seen say that the children are sweet, well behaved and age appropriate. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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I am a single parent who adopted an 8 year old through fostercare. I did not want to adopt older than that for that reason also. A toddler kicking and flailing is (while still can cause some damage) is easier to work with than a 12 year old kicking and flailing. I don't know where you are in the process. If you are adopting through fostercare, with a private agency, then you and your social worker can and will go over what your parameters are for what you can accept. Not all older children are violent. When you are matched with a child you can ask all the questions you need to ask.
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