Thursday, April 2, 2009

Domestic vs. International Adoption: Are Celebrities Overlooking American Children?

Thursday, April 02, 2009

"The process of adopting a child from Africa involves significant wait time, international scrutiny and significant cost. So it raises the question: Why doesn't Madonna — as well as many other celebrities who have gone abroad to adopt — look a little closer to home for her new family members?

Stars including Sheryl Crow, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, Rosie O'Donnell and Calista Flockhart have all adopted domestically. But, in addition to Madonna, celebrities including Angelina Jolie, Mia Farrow, Julie Andrews and Meg Ryan have all adopted children from foreign countries. And while last year saw a slight decline, international adoptions overall have nearly tripled since 1992."

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I know as a guy I shouldn't insert my opinion in this female only method of having children, but I do wonder if these people even want the kids or the notariety?
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