Millions of people on this planet want nothing more than to be parents. They dream of having one, two, or even ten rambunctious little ones running around the house, playing, singing, and creating memories. Despite the sleepless nights, crying, inconvenient illnesses, and hectic days, people want there own "mini-me" to grow with and raise to be a good-hearted person.

Quite often, unfortunately, parents run into the risk of hereditary diseases when they procreate. Family medical histories often include heart disease, cancer, addiction, or disability. While a large number of couples take into consideration the risks they take, I fear not enough couples consider the benefits of adoption.

Over 100,00 children in the United States are currently in foster care and eligible for adoption. That's not even including foreign countries. But that's 100,000 kids who need a permanent, caring, comfortable home. These kids are sick and tired of being bounced from house to house and school to school.

For those people out there who want nothing more than to be a parent, please take a strong consideration to adopting a child. Instead of taking the risk of passing a hereditary disease to a biological child, adopt a child who needs you.

The adoption process may not be easy. While I've never adopted a child or attempted the process, I understand it has numerous requirements and costs a large sum of money. However, there is a saying out there that goes, "If it isn't easy, it isn't worth it." Going by that, if it is difficult to adopt a child, the reward of finally adopting a vibrant kid will definitely be worth it.

The world is already overcrowded. Give an existing child a new life. Do some research about the requirements for adoption. Begin setting up your home, saving money, and asking for references. Be patient with the process, too. And remember, it doesn't matter if you adopt in or out of the states. There is a child somewhere on this planet who needs your home, your love, and your care.

I understand that the idea of having a biological child puts a sense of pride in people's heads. Raising children with their last name and furthering their legacy is one of the greatest accomplishment imaginable. However, the benefits of adopting are so much greater. Not only will your sense of pride grow by having a child with your last name, you will also know that you did the greatest deed for a child in need. You are also helping the whole of society by making it that much less crowded.

Before risking the passing of diseases, please think about adopting.