Photolisting Profile for John

John is a 13-year-old boy from Texas who is hoping to be adopted.

John is a quiet, shy, kind and considerate boy. He relates well with adults and children his age. John is described as considerate, easy going, and once he warms up to you he will become your friend. John does well in school. He enjoys music, can play guitar and violin, and participated on a school play this year. John likes sports and enjoys playing basketball and putting 1000 piece puzzles together. John is close to his sister Hazel but will keep his distance due to her becoming too "touchy feely" when she is around him. John does not like to be touched without his permission and dislikes having his space invaded.

Hazel and John are siblings who enjoy spending time together playing board games and assembling puzzles. They are both family oriented and enjoy being involved in family activities such as outings, outdoor sports, and games. They have a typical sibling relationship that includes sibling rivalry. Hazel has an open personality while John prefers his own space and interests. Hazel has challenges with learning disabilities and John is musically inclined with violin and guitar. John does well in school with average grades. John is often shy around others first. Hazel is very open and social with whoever she meets. John is close to his sister Hazel but will keep his distance due to her becoming too "touchy feely" when she is around him. Hazel is working on her relating to others appropriately and learning to take responsibility for her own behavior. They are close to each other and wish to be adopted together. Visit us at the TARE Gallery.

John needs a family with prior parenting experience. He is looking forward to have a father who likes outdoors activities, sports, and music. John would like a family where he and his sister Hazel can grow together through adulthood. The family will need experience in dealing with teenagers of different personalities, knowledge of adolescent discipline methods, and an understanding of the emotional development of children.

Siblings

Hazel (16)