What do they have against adoption?

 I've come across many individuals who don't seem to agree with adoption. I don't understand where they're coming from. Could anyone enlighten me? I've had people straight up tell me, I should have my own children, not adopt. I'm seriously confused by this because in my eyes, I'm helping a child have a better life. Am I missing something obvious?

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 Hmmm... could these people

 Hmmm... could these people have experienced someone in their life who felt that their child was "taken away" and given up for adoption? That's the only thing I can think of. I'm sorry they're saying these things to you.. that would have thrown me off as well....

 That's a good point. I

 That's a good point. I honestly have no idea why someone would be against adoption. Some parents just cannot keep their children and I only see the positive in giving them a better home. I can't imagine the pain one must feel when they have to say goodbye to their baby though. That must be heartbreaking.

 It may be the same kind of

 It may be the same kind of discrimination I go through for being a lesbian. I don't understand some people, but I'm guessing it's similar.

 I have actually never

 I have actually never heard of this. I don't really understand it myself. Could be jealousy or fear of the unknown...?