Adoption Is not That Easy! Contrary to sensible logic. There are many children in need of a home. So adoption should be easy. Being allowed to adopt a child is difficult and takes a long time.
The whole paperwork process along with psychological evaluations and waiting list etc. may take many years. Fulfilling the Deep Seated Wish for a Family. Today up to 10% of American women have difficulties getting pregnant. For couples who dream of having their own children. Infertility is frustrating and stressful. Having children and fulfilling the wish for a family with the help of a surrogate mother is therefore a possibility of living out that dream. Moreover, in polygamous families, two or more wives of one husband collaboratively raise all of his children. Thus, it should not surprise us that people are increasingly entering into formal surrogacy/contract parenting arrangements.