Many of this thread's stereotypes of adopting parents makes me sad. I have two beautiful children that joined my family through adoption. They were not us "settling" on having something other than biological children. We weren't looking to have "perfect" babies. We have lots of love and are so blessed by our children being our lives. I don't doubt there are some lousy adoptive parents, just like there are lousy biological parents. I just find it a bit hurtful to see adoptive parents intentions and motivations so maligned with such a broad stroke in many comments here.