She should have brown eyes, dark brown hair and a cute smile. Or do I want a little boy so I can raise him to be a football quarterback. Do I want to buy pink princess costumes or scary monster costumes? Am I really ready to take care of another person? People question themselves when deciding whether or not adoption is the right choice for them. Not all hopeful parents-to-be pass the first set of qualifications. The goal of any adoption is to bring a son or daughter into a new family. However, each type also has different processes and qualifications. In addition to qualifications, the government has passed legislation to protect the adoption process. As adoption rates increase, so do controversies around adoption. Adoption is a long and arduous process that continually evolves over the years. All adoptive parents must go through the adoption process. This process can take months or years and involves a lot of paperwork and can even be considered a test of commitment (Bernstein and Bernstein par. 2). Although there is no formal law specifying what type of person can adopt, adoption agencies set rules and guidelines for adoptive parents. These rules differ from one agency to another and range from marital status to criminal records. Agencies gather information that will ensure a “safe and stable environment, with loving and supportive parents” (“Review of Qualification…” 2). Agencies attempt to ensure compatibility and compassion for each child they place with an adoptive parent. Rules and guidelines are not limited to agencies; biological parents and the state can also enforce their own rules. Exceptions to the rules are common; however, many adoptive parents do not meet all the qualifications...... middle of article...... the numbers continue to climb rapidly. Society currently views the creation of a family that is not biological in nature as controversial. However, each family has the right to decide the composition of its family. If every family focuses on the true nature of a family, unconditional love, we as a society will embrace and continue the mandate of a family. By having a choice, people have the freedom to start their families, either biologically or through adoption. Jessica hit the nail on the head when she said, “[she was] glad [she] made that phone call when [she] did because now [she knows her] son ​​will have life [that she has] always wanted for him” (paragraph 5). Adoptive parents are a source of the unconditional love that children need to survive. An orphanage creates a hostile image of mothers and families. Children awaiting adoption often feel excluded, even rejected.