c7088

Child's name: Daniel
Birthdate: 1/92
Number: C7088
State: Idaho
Listed: July 2008

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Idaho Wednesday's Child/SNAPS profile for Daniel

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DANIEL (1/92), who is legally free, wants to tell you a bit about himself.

"Hello, my name is Daniel. I’m sixteen, and even though I will be eighteen in two years, it’s important to me to find a family who will be there for me and support me emotionally, even when I’m on my own. I like music, video games, and football. I plan to play on my high school team this year. I would love an adoptive family that would support me in my activities, like attending my games.

I’m looking for someone to look up to, attach to, and that I don’t have to be afraid of losing if I make mistakes. I want a family who will be there for the rest of my life!

The qualities that I value in a mother are caring, always there for me, and someone to talk to. I hope my father will be clear with rules, fair with discipline, but also someone who is fun. I want a dad who isn’t serious all of the time.

When I’m a father someday, I will be the fun type of dad who would make my kid’s life 200 times better than mine was. My kid will be that kid who is always going to football camp and the water park; you know, the spoiled one!

A good family for me would be a two-parent family, but I’m also open to a single parent. I value honesty in others, and want that in my own adoptive family.

I was asked how my friends might describe me. I think they might say I’m upfront, understanding, and loyal. My philosophy in life is that ‘actions speak louder than words’. I need a family who will show they care by what they do, not just by what they say.

I also respond to positive reinforcements, as well as fair and reasonable discipline and boundaries. I could do well in a family where expectations and consequences are clear. When I make a mistake that deserves a consequence, you can ask me what I think is a fair one and I’ll tell you, without going too easy on myself. There are a few things that I couldn’t handle for consequences, like taking away my music or my ability to talk to my friends.

Some of my dreams for my future include learning Chinese, because I've heard it’s the number one business language. I want to attend college and then join the military. I know this will take discipline and hard work. I’ll need to be more focused at school.

I’m learning to make better choices, especially the ones that affect my goals. I have learned, from experience, that poor choices have a direct impact on my ability to achieve my goals. With the right support, I am learning to make good choices. I’ll learn through natural consequences. That’s all part of becoming an adult."

Finding a family who can give Daniel some control over consequences and decisions about his life will be a key for his continued success. Daniel also has connections with some extended family members that he would like to maintain contact with. Parents who are willing to encourage Daniel in his dreams, and who have the patience, fortitude, and desire to stick it out with him, will see this young man blossom into adulthood.

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