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8th January 2012

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playing favorites

I was supposed to have Snap and his foster brother for the weekend but I failed to dig up and fax over my foster parent certification. 

If I would have stuck by my original 1 foster kid for life rule I would be pouring so much more time and energy into him but now I’m much more invested in Jacket than Snap.  I have mixed feelings about it.

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  1. freechristmasproject said: I’ve never been a foster parent but even with my biological children it took years to figure out how to balance all of their needs. My oldest is now 9 and they still complain that one or the other gets more attention. Give it time and don’t give up.
  2. stillwishingforfaries said: It sounds like Snap has a really good stable and loving home. Jacket on the other hand, has you as her stable, secure adult. I don’t think that anyone else would invest such time into meeting her needs.
  3. mehatedinner said: What are those feelings? Who does need more of your time?
  4. shil0h said: I’m not sure it’s necessarily favorites, but different opportunities presented themselves with each child, &Jacket’s seemed more obtainable at the time. The fact that you’re still involved in both of their lives in amazing, even if different levels.
  5. nostalgicaholic said: Just my opinion, but I think Jacket needs you more. Snap has a foster mom who’s going to adopt him, right? His home life is stable and, presumably, he’s healthy and happy. Jacket’s quality of life is still to be determined. Don’t feel guilty. :)
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