My sisters unborn child

[friendly1]

I currently have 2 children. The youngest is only 9 months old. I am also raising them on my own. My little sister loves my kids to death and says they are also hers. She loves kids so much that she someday wants to be a kindergarden teacher. She has recently found out she is pregnant. The father of the baby is furious and wants her to give the child up for adoption. She has told him she would for now just to keep him around. He is filling her head with thoughts like she wouldn't be able to be a teacher and this child would just ruin their lives. I on the other hand know this isn't true seeing how I have 2 kids work and go to school and am doing this all on my own. My question, can I adopt this baby so that if later she regrets her decision, at least it can be easily reversed? I would have the child and raise that child and then when she realizes that she can have a baby and a life, she can still have her baby. I know this might sound weird, but I know she really doesn't want to give her baby up and she is doing it purely because of her boyfriend. I'm hoping that once she is 6 months pregnant or more and feels the life inside her that her mind will be made up. But can she say who adopts or not? Can I have the child without anything legal happening? I just want to be able to help her and keep her child available for her or at least in the family. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[lawrat]

Okay, a child is not a plaything to bounce from owner to the other. What you need to do is get a counselor to speak with your sister.

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[friendly1]

I wasn't trying to imply that a child is a play thing. My thoughts are if she gives this child up for adoption to any one, then later changes her mind, she wouldn't be able to reverse anything without a battle and possibly emotionaly damage the child. If I adopt the child, she would have the chance to be there without a big battle. She could still be mommy and just live with me if her only problem is the monetary value of raising a child. The child would be in the family it originated from, be loved, cared for, and never go through life wondering why or who his/her parents are. I know children aren't pawns for a game. I know they are precious gifts and adore my children. I just think she is making a big mistake and want to be there for all parties involved.