Reasons Birth Fathers Choose Adoption Typically when we think of adoption, we think of the birth mother and her role. There is less discussion about birth fathers, their position in the adoption process and why they choose adoption for their child. This raises the stereotype that birth fathers are not present or known during the adoption journey. Such a generalization about birth fathers does not account for all birth fathers, including those who are present for adoption. It is important to acknowledge that present birth fathers do have an important role in the adoption journey, just as much as birth mothers. This week, Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri will be discussing reasons birth fathers choose adoption. An Unplanned Pregnancy When a birth mother faces an unplanned pregnancy, the emotional…
