Having thought about this discussion of adoption from the point of view of what I would want for my own children should the necessity arise, I must confess it has brought out prejudices I never knew I had, and of which some might say I should be ashamed. I suggest that whatever anyone's opinions concerning adoption may be, they should first apply them to their own children. (That remark is not directed at anyone in particular)

That aside, I'm a nicotine addict but I never smoke in front of or near my boys, nor will anyone else if I'm there to prevent it. I don't see why foster parents couldn't do the same. For the record, I feel the same way about drinking too, although partial to a drop now and again.