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Adoption for those in their 40s and older has traditionally held few options. Prospective adoptive parents need to be realistic - and positive - about their own abilities and capabilities as more opportunities become available.

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Older parents probably are better parents in that they are more relaxed, sure of themselves, financially secure, and more experienced in the world. They have alot to offer children no matter what age. People are living longer and longer these days so an older parent adopting does not carry the stigma that it might have carried years earlier. I think it is great that older parents are looking into adoption to add to their families after they have an empty nest or to have a family after they have dedicated their lives to a career.