I think this can't be underscored enough. We've got some close family friends who have been through several adoptions ranging from infants to early teenagers, a

I think this can't be underscored enough. We've got some close family friends who have been through several adoptions ranging from infants to early teenagers, and its been a range of experiences from wonderful to gut-wrenching. Different environments for the same child can have wildly different outcomes based on their ability to attach, formative experiences, etc. That said, all of this is also true for biological parents. I think parenthood is a rollercoaster no matter what path you take to becoming one.