Marigold..... why is it you think the poster is living in poverty and is just some 15 year old looking for someone to love them?

if you don't.... then I fail to see how your point is relevant. I just think it is silly that you mention adoption just because she is having issues with the father. Sure my mom may have chosen a different path for herself.... but I think if she went back and the same thing happened.... I doubt she would give me or my brother up just because it was hard for a while. And NO braces are not a nessecity. I had braces.... were my teeth healthy other than being crooked? yes they were.... was I able to eat, talk and function? yes I was.

If you could go back in time would you give your children up for adoption instead of having the wonderful children you have today?