The lifestyle and some health issues of this century have led to a steady, sizable increase in the number of single-parent adoptions. Why would a successful, independent single man or woman want to give up his or her freedom and assume the responsibilities of raising a child? The trend is mainly due to the fact that the desire to nurture and share life as a family has become to be a strong need that is …showed first 75 words of 848 total…

…showed last 75 words of 848 total…foster care who are now being prepared for permanent homes. For some children, such a close bond may meet a need and be a path to normal development. Although there are many obstacles facing single parents who adopt, they are capable of raising a child is a loving environment. The shortage of adoptive parents also opens the door for them, in a way helping a child come out of the problems associated with married couples.