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JWeinCom on 27 October 2016
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Cobretti2 said:
JWeinCom said:

That means you're bringing a child who will be unwanted and quite likely unloved into the world.  Starting with two strikes against it.   There are already way too many kids in the adoption system, so more kids aren't going to make the situation better.

Are there though? here in Aus peopel are resorting to going to Asia/India to adopt kids. Surely if there was a surplus there wouldn't be a need to go to another country? then again now that i think about it, could be local red tape lol.  

There are a couple of factors.  Firstly, there is more red tape to adopt within the country.  Secondly, at least in the US, race is a big factor.  White Americans tend to have a favorable opinion of Asian kids, while many in the adoption system are black or hispanic.  

Also, most people want to adopt a baby baby.  Like a newborn.  Since the process can take so long, most Americans want to be paired to an expectant mother before they give birth.  This could mean that the mother backs out, or the baby is unhealthy, and so on.

Also, because of China's laws and traditions, girls are often undesirable.  So, many perfectly healthy girls are given up for adoption.  Most Chinese babies up for adoption are healthy.  In other countries, including the US, it's pretty common that kids are given up for adoption due to health reasons, so adopting may mean taking on a special needs child.  And while those kids need love, many just aren't up to the challenge.