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Adoption Birth Announcements - Save The Children

October 5th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

The media frequently boasts celebrity adoption birth announcements allowing us to ooh and aah over the latest additions to these families featured in the spotlight. In fact, adoptions amidst the stars is a growing trend and seems to be next big thing following the rush of mini-dog additions as wardrobe accessories. Hopefully, the rush to adopt is preceded by thoughtful consideration to the futures of these kids and the long-term commitment that is required.

Among the most heavily covered adoption birth announcements to be featured in the media, has been Angelina Jolie’s adoption of her son Maddox, and most recently the addition of little Zahara, a seven month old baby girl from Africa. Brad Pitt has been quick to hop on the adoption wagon train as well, having recently applied to allow these two children to legally take his last name, as he moves towards marrying their adoptive mother.

Even on a local basis, adoption announcements seem to be on the increase. Especially amongst the affluent and accomplished, is adoption from foreign countries becoming more popular. Of course the noticeable increase in this sector is likely attributable to their ability to pay the outrageous fees associated with the adoption process, often approaching and exceeding as much as $15,000, once the entire adoption is said and done. These families seem to be willing to pay very high fees to enable them to adopt children and bring them home, preferring to pick from foreign orphanages where common issues are more related to poverty, hunger and disease rather than social, emotional and substance abuse issues, common in our more developed nations. These families long to open up their homes to underprivileged children from abroad, who can benefit from life in our more affluent society if only given a chance. The horror accounts associated with adopting children with substance-abuse related issues has moved these parents to open there homes to children simply needing a loving home, food to eat and access to education.

The long-term impact of removing these children from their homelands and culture are yet to be revealed. It’s often felt that their need for the basics in life, supersede the need to stay attached to their roots. The issues and complications of being out-of-touch with their own world continues to be seen. Meanwhile, the love and generosity shown by their adoptive parents has to have a positive effect on these children, and with open communication and a conscience effort to educate these children in their personal history and roots, will definitely go a long way in ensuring positive results.

As adoption birth announcements continue to increase, it’s a good opportunity for anyone approaching parenthood, to at least consider adoption. There are so many children needing to be cared for and loved, just crying out for someone to take them home. Of course, adoption isn’t for everyone for a variety of reasons. But it’s still good to check out the possibility. Who knows? Maybe the next series of adoption birth announcements could include your very own!