Do you think international adoption is good?i mean they have different religions and from different cultures.?

aloha.girl59

After spending quite a bit of time reading this board, I am not 100% 'for' international adoption anymore. I think it's sad that children from China, Colombia, Guatemala, etc. are taken to other countries where the language, food, culture, and pretty much everything else are different. Many foreign adoptions do not happen during infancy...the children are often well over a year old when they are adopted. That means that they have experience with their language and culture. Ripping them away from everything they've ever known has got to be difficult. And whether or not they're infants when they're adopted, they're still losing their culture.

How to solve the problem? I don't know. If there were more people in China (for example) who wanted to adopt, Chinese children wouldn't be available to the rest of the world for adoption. Is it best to leave them in orphanages? Probably not. I really don't know what the answer is.

Gershom

I JUST READ A POWERFUL post from an international Korean adoptee today, i'll link it for you to find insight:

http://jjtrenka.wordpress.com/2008/01/23/all-i-have-to-offer/

sunny

http://www.unicef.org/media/media_41918.html

seoul9725

I'm adopted (I was adopted when I was really young) so, I didnt know my culture so it was easy for me to have the same religion as my family now. But, adopted kids want to know about their culture and their heritage and I say let them learn. I mean, it isnt bad to have an adopted child have 1 religion view and the family another the family will just have to deal and respect it.

Gramma

No, foster parenting here is more important.
And getting involved with special needs children.

Aquana

This question can be answered from different perspectives. You need to clarify your position on this question, then people can respond better. The question is too broad and I can't answer one way or the other. International adoption is good for whom? as what? on what grounds?

don1862

If the child is very young, you can raise her in your own religion without causing conflict. The largest number of international adoptions are girls from China. They are usually from prphanages and have not been raised in a religion. You are free to raise them in whatever religion you choose.

saxcat

It is a good thing to give any child a loving home, regardless of culture or religion. Most of these kids overseas that are in orphanages are going to end up on the streets.....the more of them we can adopt, the better.

Mom of two

I think it's great, but what do you think? If this is a research project, you have likely made it too broad. Most children are old infants/young toddlers when adopted and the culture/religion doesn't have an impact outside of the fact that most adoptive parents are encouraged to learn about the culture of their childs birth country. This is not to have 2 different cultures in a family, but to embrace every aspect of your child and his/her history.

BERNICE P

do you whant kids

HereIAm

Children are not born a certain religion or culture. How would an infant know one religion/culture from another? Both religion and culture are taught. As far as if it is a child that was raised taught one particular religion, but you are the adopting parents, then I would say to teach the child your belief because you are the roots for the child now, and the model for which they will grow from. There is nothing wrong with educating them about the different religions and why thier background is so important. Always teach them about thier birth country's culture. Even children from here should be taught about other culture, but for it to be a part of that child, it is important to let them know you value and appreciate thier culture as it is what made them and lead them to you. Children are very resilient and open-minded and willing to learn and embrace positive teaching. You could bring a child from anywhere in the US and it's pretty much guaranteed they will become "Americanized" anyway before you know it.

Rev. Dr. Al Poe

Adopting any baby from anywhere is an saintly act.

Takarie K

I think you should stay with in what your family already believes in. Or adopt at a very young age.

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