I'm not against the idea of adoption. I think it's a cute idea, and I'd probably do it if it were added to the game. I gotta note, though, that these kids have lost their parents once already, and now their new guardian is the Warrior of Light, who is basically on the front lines against some of the worst threats facing the world. Gotta wonder what that would do to the poor kid, psychologically, knowing that their new mom or dad is nigh-constantly on the brink of death. Or, perhaps the reverse might be true - whatever killed their original folks would likely hardly even be a threat to the WoL. Killed in an Amal'ja raid? WoL can go slaughter every living thing in Zahar'ak in roughly five minutes. There might be comfort in knowing that your new parent is as tough as they come.

As for the pedophile concerns, most likely these children won't be something you can parade out in public, like minions. You'd only see them in private areas, like inns and such, where others can't see you. I'm not too concerned with what folks decide to do in private. If they get their jollies molesting their virtual child where no one can see it happening, that's fine by me.