What is adoption? Adoption involves taking a person into one's family through legal means and raising them as one's own child. I'm sure everyone in this class would like to become a parent one day. But how many of you have ever considered adoption? Growing up, I had a friend adopted from Russia. As the years went by, we began to become closer, not just friends, but practically brothers. We did absolutely everything together, band, theater and tennis. Then one day he started talking about his life and how different it would be if he wasn't adopted. This piqued my interest in adoption and all the benefits that come with it. Anyone interested in having children should consider their options and keep an open mind about adoption. The benefits of adoption are endless. First, it can promote sharing within a household. Second, it provides many benefits to the adopted child. Finally, it can give parents the satisfaction of raising a child. Adoption is a great way to strengthen family bonds. Bringing a new member into the family can sometimes be difficult, especially if there are other children involved. I...