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Hi, all. I'm new here and am very glad to have the opportunity to ask a question of experienced foster parents. Dh & I are attending class to become foster parents, with the possibility to adopt. I am concerned, however, because our 11 y/o son is quite adamant that inviting additional children into our home is completely unacceptable to him. (He's an only child.) I do understand that it may take him time to accept the big changes ahead, but I'm concerned for him also. How much weight should we give his feelings when making this decision and, if we choose to continue on this track, what do you recommend we do to help him find a place in his heart for foster siblings?