Imagine being a loving parent who decides to adopt two young children later in life, only to have your biological child refuse to take care of them if something were to happen to you. That’s the situation one family is facing, as their 26-year-old son refuses to step up and take responsibility for his adopted siblings. The parents, now in their 70s, are left searching for answers, while their son argues that he doesn’t even consider the kids his siblings.
Late-in-Life Parents Adopt Kids
Parents’ Age Becomes a Concern ️
Son’s Distant Relationship with Siblings
Parents Assume Son Will Step Up
Son’s Shocking Refusal
Huge Family Argument Ensues
Son’s Guilt and Dilemma
Family Torn Apart by Son’s Refusal to Help
This family’s heartwarming adoption story has taken a dramatic turn, as their biological son refuses to take in his adopted siblings if his aging parents pass away. The 26-year-old argues that he doesn’t even consider the kids his siblings and has no intention of taking care of them. The parents, now in their 70s, are left scrambling for a solution, while their son remains steadfast in his decision. The situation has caused a massive rift in the family, leaving everyone questioning what the future holds for the young adopted children. Let’s see how the internet weighs in on this emotional dilemma…
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NTA for refusing to take in adopted siblings if parents pass away
NTA. Adopting children late in life and assuming you’ll care for them is messed up. Kids’ feelings not considered.
NTA comment suggests getting a cat instead of adopting siblings
Adopted siblings left in limbo, man refuses to take responsibility
Adopted siblings’ future uncertain as man refuses responsibility.
Debating whether OP is responsible for adopted siblings after parents’ death
NTA for refusing to take in adopted siblings. Adoption agency fault?
Adopted siblings not your responsibility. NTA
Debate over whether OP is an a-hole for not taking in adopted siblings
Consider the kids’ well-being and help find a solution.
NTA for refusing to take in adopted siblings.
Adopted siblings may face trauma whether parents are alive or not
Debate over whether adopted siblings are considered ‘real’ siblings. ESH.
Not the a**hole for refusing to take in adopted siblings
Engaging hypothetical question sparks debate in comment section
Respectful refusal to take in adopted siblings. NTA.
NTA commenter defends man’s decision not to take in siblings.
Commenter argues age and health make it reasonable to refuse adoption.
Adopted siblings not your responsibility. NTA.
NTA. Your parents are TA for doing this to the kids.
Commenter calls out selfishness of parents, declares NTA.
Sympathy for the kids, but OP not TA for refusing responsibility.
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NTA. Choosing not to take in adopted siblings. Selfish parents.
NTA: No obligation to keep someone else’s kids
Taking in 2 kids is a huge responsibility. NTA.
Choosing empty nest feelings over kids’ well-being is selfish
Commenter criticizes parents for burdening their child with siblings
Are you legally obligated to take in adopted siblings?
Adopted siblings left in limbo if parents pass away
Showing love to adopted siblings can shape them as people ❤️
Commenter criticizes parents’ decision to adopt siblings, predicts caregiver burden.
Commenter criticizes parents for irresponsible adoption, supports OP’s decision.
Setting boundaries: Adopted siblings not entitled to support.
NTA. Proper backup plan needed. Other options available
Fostering vs adopting debate sparks in comment section
Redditors on r/childfree can help explain why request is unreasonable
Commenter defends man’s decision not to take in siblings.
Adopted siblings not your problem, NTA. Sad for the kids
NTA refuses to take in adopted siblings after parents’ death
Adoptive parents assumed he’d take in siblings, he refused. NTA
Adoptive mom defends OP’s decision not to take in siblings
