The Twin Phenomenon of Familial Adoption(+) & Abandonment(-). Kindly Note Adoption in Indian-legal System is an irreversible act, Once a kid is adopted by parent/s they becomes like own child for life. He can’t be legally De-adopted nor be adopted by another persons consequently.
1. History: Adoption is a multi-factorial phenomenon.
The examples of adoption is historically seen as documented in major more_empathic religious Systems like Hinduism (Krishna & Karna-Adoption by Vasudev & from Kunti) & Judeo-Christianism (Moses -Adoption by Pharaoh’s family).
Sociologically In large Hindu undivided families adopting another child in the brood of many isn’t a problem. Though in modern times with one or 2 children familes the dynamics of adoption has higher impact on families outcome & future.
2. Need: The need for childcare, support, belonging to a family and tribe made this imperative that a Human-baby is fostered by the community. Another need for married couples is for progeny to care for them in old age and heir for their genetics & property or wealth.
many abandoned children due to illegitimate births like to an unmarried
3. Risks: Though biologically there are multiple complex issues that occur hidden.
- Genetic Diseases inherited from parents. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK115557/
- Mental Disorders running in families: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/common-genetic-factors-found-5-mental-disorders.

3. Parenting a