This paper examines adoption from a sociological perspective. It discusses how adopted children are sometimes prejudged and how they fit into society. The paper also looks at differences within adoptive family dynamics. It presents statistics on the current adoption system, noting there are not enough adoptive parents for the number of parentless children. The paper suggests ways to improve the system by reducing regulations to allow more families to adopt. Research discussed found that adopted children can form strong attachments to their adoptive parents and have similar or higher self-esteem than non-adopted peers. The paper concludes that adoption provides children with a family, though it was once seen as a second-best option.