I am the mother of five children. I started very young and I had to struggle to raise them to this point. My last child is very gifted. He is talented beyond belief and I am not just singing his praises because I am his mother. He truly is a talented boy.
He has the ability to hear a song a few times and then play it on the piano. He composes his own songs without a formal lesson in music. He has the ear for music and I would like to see him use his talent to take him places. The problem is, I don't have the funds to do so.
The family I work for have taken a special liking to him and wants to informally adopt him. They would like to see him on a world stage one day and I know their finances can give him the opportunity to do so.
However, I have mixed feelings about letting go of my baby. I don't want him to forget us and I certainly do not want him to look down on us given his new lifestyle. I don't want him to feel abandoned and I don't want my other children to feel inferior to him. There is a lot going on in my mind as I try to make the best decision.
If you were in my shoes, what would you do?
Signed,
Mother of a Talented Boy
If you are sure about this family's intentions then I don't see why you wouldn't want to allow your son to strive. As you stated, it's an informal adoption, so I'm assuming you will have the right to remove your son from their care at any time. Lay down the rules and make sure you are comfortable with the arrangement. Be open and address all your concerns with the family so that everyone is on the same page.
ReplyDeleteI think the best thing for him is to be placed in an environment that will allow him to blossom. It sounds like there are great things ahead for your son. Allow it to happen.
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