UNTHINKABLE Adoption Dilemma: Should Siblings Be Torn Apart?!

Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy tale of adoption drama that’s sure to get your emotions revving. When one couple’s dream of adopting a child hits a major roadblock, they turn to their friends for advice. But sometimes, the truth hurts more than a diaper rash! Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of family feuds, friendship fallouts, and some serious soul-searching. Will this couple’s adoption journey end in tears or triumph? Let’s dive in and find out! ‍♀️

A Tale of Two Families: Our Adoption Journey ‍ ‍ ‍

From Two to Four: A Surprising Turn of Events

Friends in Need: Helping Another Couple Adopt

From Baby to Big Kid: Changing Adoption Plans

The FaceTime Bombshell: Sibling Separation Dilemma

Space Issues: Can They Take All Three?

The Tough Question: Just the 9-Year-Old?

An Abrupt End: “I Thought You’d Say That”

The Aftermath: Angry Messages and Accusations

‍♀️ My Response: You Asked for My Opinion

Am I Really the A-hole Here? 6 vs 4

Adoption Advice Gone Wrong: Friendship on the Rocks!

Well, well, well… looks like our adoption advice didn’t go down as smoothly as a baby’s bottom! Our friends are fuming mad , accusing us of crushing their adoption dreams and telling us to check our privilege. Meanwhile, our friend group is split down the middle, with some siding with us and others demanding an apology. Talk about a sticky situation! But hey, they asked for our honest opinion, and we gave it to them straight. ‍♀️ Now, let’s see what the internet has to say about this adoption debacle! Grab your popcorn, folks, because the comments are about to get wild!

NTA commenter supports keeping siblings together, asks about visitation.

NTA. Good advice on keeping siblings together. Kudos for adopting 4!

Prioritizing a child’s well-being over personal preferences.

Putting the child’s well-being first

NTA prioritizes child’s wellbeing; adopting without siblings is selfish.

NTA: When asking for advice, don’t expect a certain answer.

NTA calls out adoptive parents for not considering sibling bond

Adopted commenter shares why siblings should not be separated ❤️

NTA defends keeping siblings together, calls out selfish friends.

NTA gives opinion on dilemma of splitting siblings for adoption.

Giving advice and facing backlash

Questioning agency practices for separating siblings in adoption. NTA.

NTA. Don’t answer adoption questions from oversensitive people. They’ll probably be mad about that, but I don’t think this couple are going to be very good parents.

Defending the siblings’ bond and calling out selfishness. NTA

Adoption is emotional for kids; parents need a reality check.

NTA commenter shocked by ‘check your privilege’ comment

NTA commenter calls out friends for selfish adoption decision

Encouraging opinion on adoption dilemma with practical solutions. ❤

NTA makes valid points about adoption of siblings.

Adopting without siblings is painful. Love is knowing when to let go.

Adoptive parent questions agency’s ethics over siblings separation concerns.

Can a 9-year-old reject adoption to stay with siblings?

NTA. Friends treating adoption like buying furniture. Valid opinion ignored. ‍♀️

Asked for opinion, gave it, NTA. Don’t shoot the messenger.

Friends want an accessory, not a child. NTA.

Adopted sibling feels resentment towards parents for splitting siblings.

Heartbreaking story of siblings torn apart. NTA for objecting.

User defends OP’s opinion on not separating siblings in adoption.

Heartbreaking personal experience of being separated from siblings in foster care. NTA.

Passionate comment denounces adoption of siblings being torn apart.

Friend wants siblings adopted together, OP disagrees, NTA-ish.

Heartbreaking scenario of siblings being torn apart for adoption. NTA.

NTA defends keeping siblings together against selfish friends.

Honesty is the best policy , NTA handled it well.

NTA stands up for unpopular opinions

NTA prioritizes the welfare of siblings over friends’ entitlement

Adopting one sibling and tearing apart the family? NTA!

NTA comment calls out adoption dilemma with humor

Kid’s opinion on adoption: Can they refuse a family?

NTA. Adopting one sibling and dividing the family is selfish.

Parent defends their NTA opinion against critics.

Siblings’ bond in adoption, trauma of separation highlighted. NTA wins.

NTA made a valid point about trauma and child’s well-being

NTA commenter raises valid concerns about adoption decision

Friends should not adopt the boy if they can’t provide. NTA.

Splitting siblings in adoption: NTA comment opposes tearing them apart

Sibling bond threatened by selfish and insensitive behavior.

Heartbreaking separation of siblings in adoption, commenter shares experience.

NTA stands up to sister’s unreasonable adoption request.

Giving bad advice? You’re not the a**hole, they are

NTA commenter predicts consequences of separating siblings in adoption.

Grandpa’s wise words and calling out the trash talkers

NTA. Giving sound advice to friends and standing up against toxicity.

Adopting is not shopping for a child

Separating siblings in adoption is a no-go.

NTA shared experience, but unpopular opinion on siblings’ adoption dilemma.

NTA gives honest advice on sibling adoption dilemma. Facts matter.

Heartbreaking situation as friends suggest splitting up orphaned siblings

Reuniting siblings in foster care: one non-profit’s impact ❤

NTA stands up for only child adoption preference

Heartfelt comment defends keeping siblings together in adoption, NTA.

NTA. Adoption is about the needs of the child(ren) ‍ ‍ . Separating siblings can be devastating .

Putting personal preferences over a child’s well-being? Not fit parents.

Adopting siblings separately: Trauma vs. no family at all.

Adopting siblings is a privilege, but splitting them isn’t right. ESH.

Respect people’s choice of having only one child

NTA stands their ground on sibling adoption dilemma.

NTA. Heartbreaking dilemma of separating siblings. Child’s well-being matters most.

Agreeing with NTA commenter’s opinion with some spice!

NTA suggests compromise for adoption of siblings.

NTA: Commenter sympathizes with OP’s difficult position and offers support.

A passionate defense of keeping siblings together in adoption.

Heartwarming comment applauds adoption of siblings and opposes splitting them up

Adopting an older kid is NOT child shopping

Don’t tear siblings apart! NTA comment on adoption dilemma.

NTA calls out immature friends for selfish adoption intentions.

Opinions are allowed, NTA for giving yours when asked

Choosing to keep siblings together in adoption is difficult but admirable.