I'm single with no available tax deductions, should I adopt a kid so I can get a tax deduction?

OMG! Forgive me for being a bit 'upset' over this question... but frankly, I can hardly believe this is posted here! :) YIKES! It almost makes me want to thump you in the head!

Oh yeah - and while some of us realize that you are 'trying' to be 'funny' here... none of these Obama /black/ Native American related 'questions & comments' fall into the 'funny' category. :)

Seriously, .... YOU, (and/or anyone else in the world) should ONLY adopt a child IF YOU TRULY WANT TO LOVE A CHILD... and be a devoted, loving, protective, dedicated and nurturing PARENT.

Getting a tax deduction (or 2 or 3) should NEVER play a role in deciding whether or not you you want to be a caretaker for someone... but especially not when it comes to caring for a child.

Being a parent is a full-time job with numerous responsibilities, - and a 'job' that lasts FOREVER. It will most certainly require 110% of your time, effort, money, patience, understanding, and love, for the rest of your life, ... am at minimum, the first 20 or so years of the child's life.

Being a parent is also a job that does NOT come with a lot of rewards, perks, and/or 'thank-yous'.... unless you consider the bear hugs, gentle kisses & those three little words that can melt your heart in 2 seconds flat (I LOVE YOU).

If the thought of a sweet, innocent, helpless, loving child looking up into your eyes, saying "I Love You, Daddy" - or - "I Love You, Mommy" when you have done something to make them happy - something as small as providing them with a warm, nutritious meal - or a safe, clean, comfortable place to sleep...appeals to you: ...then by all means, adopt a child.

Trust me when I tell you that the world has ENOUGH 'parents' who don't actually care about their children, and who look at them strictly as a source of income (or something other than what they are and which is just as pathetic).

Children need LOVING, CARING, DEVOTED PARENTS and caretakers... NOT selfish, self-centered users who have only THEIR OWN needs, wants and/or desires in mind.

Your heart should be able to answer your own question... and I can only pray that you make your decision based on your emotions and for the right reasons, NOT to 'get a tax deduction'!

The little bit of $$ the IRS allots you for a dedcution won't even feed a child for a year, - and it certainly will NOT clothe a child; provide dental & medical care; childcare while you work; or a decent education as the child grows into an adult.

Most importantly, there is no amount of money -- and NO tax deduction -- that can replace the genuine love, care, concern and nurturing a child needs throughout his or her lifetime.

If you aren't prepared to sacrifice your own needs, wants and/or desires in order to provide what someone else needs, etc., then you truly aren't prepared to be a parent.

SO many people have children for the WRONG reasons - only to (sadly) end up resenting the child for taking away their freedoms, or costing them so much $$, etc. and THAT is NOT a 'win-win' situation. It's a 'lose-lose' situation... and mainly for the child who is failing to receive what he or she needs and is instead being abused or treated poorly and being left to feel guilty, ashamed, unloved and unwanted.

You will know in your heart when (and if) you are seriously ready to be a parent. Until then, buy a home or start a business for some tax deductions. : )

Good luck & God bless.