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Single Parent Adoption: An Indian Perspective

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Adoption is gaining an increasing acceptance in the society, and is also being researched well globally; yet, the concept of single parent adoption (SPA) is viewed with scepticism. Although, it is legally possible for prospective parents to proceed with adoption, there are several barriers which have made SPA a lengthy and arduous process. We present a strong case for SPA, in the absence of adequate research, by citing a basic flaw when fighting for SPA. Comparing SPA with a “two-parent model” is not only unreasonable but also unfair as it deprives a single parent of the pleasures of parenting and also denies the child an opportunity of living in a home outside the confines of an orphanage.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India

    Piyush Gupta

  2. Department of Ophthalmology, Fortis Hospital, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

    Payal Gupta

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Gupta, P., Gupta, P. Single Parent Adoption: An Indian Perspective. Indian Pediatr 60, 939–940 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-023-3041-8

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