Can you answer cancankant’s question about Adoption?:

I submitted my dossier of paperwork to China in June of 2006. I still have quite a bit of time to wait for a referral, but have gone through my “ups & downs” with adoption and especially the prospect of possibly having to explain certain attitudes or political happenings to a child.

I do not agree with China’s politics at all. I find myself at odds with supporting a system that denies their own people basic human rights and will not allow others (Tibetans) their freedom. I do not wish to convey anything negative to my adopted child about her homeland, but these things upset and anger me. I am passionate about humand and animal rights
and China is a top offender in these areas.
I find myself making statements in casual conversation like, “China is really messed up – their govenment doesn’t care about their people”. I wonder how I can adopt from a country (and pay the government adoption fees) whose government I disdain.
Thanks for some of the more positive answers. As for the person who feels I would be benefitting from the “one child” policy, you’re right. I don’t make the rules, though. I think it’s terrible that children, especially girls, are abandoned in China. It’s one of the reasons I decided to go with this program. I have always been fairly vocal/active about my feelings, but I wonder how children adopted from China feel when they are confronted with news stories that are negative about their country of origin.

I also agree that she won’t be her country, but as a child, I think it would be disturbing to hear negative things about one’s country of origin.

I have a hard time monetarily supporting the government of China while Tibetans continue to not be able to gain independence. I understand that I would have to watch my mouth around a child, but things inevitably come out.
To those who say, adopt from the US, it’s much harder than you think. I appreciate the sentiment (and considered adopting domestically). I really do love Chinese CULTURE (holidays, food, traditional dress, music, etc.). This is separate from government.

I did do my research beforehand. I guess with the problems with Chinese toys (lead paint) and the more recent protests, my feelings have been stirred up.

Adoption actually fits in well with my politics. I choose not to have my own child because the world is overpopulated. I am able to do so (as far as I know).

I am also not looking to “save” anyone. I would like to adopt a child who needs a home, period.

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