I agree with you, Donna.

I do understand that people want younger children, like babies, but I just can't help but feel sorry for the older children or teenagers. I know some people don't agree with this comparison, but I do think it is like adopting a puppy or a kitten from the shelter. When people are looking for an animal, what do they usually want? A young dog or a young cat. It's very rare to have a family walk into a shelter and want an older animal, at least in my experience. They don't want to deal with the behavorial problems an older animal might have, and instead want to try to start "fresh" with a puppy or a kitten. Same with a human baby. I'm not comparing animals to humans, but I am comparing the "want" or "need" for a younger baby, child, dog, cat, whatever.

Anyway.. I don't plan to have children when I'm older, but I highly respect those that decide to adopt children.