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WOW, this tread conjured up so many conflicting feelings in me!! I KNOW genetics alone does not make a family!! Just read the papers listen to the news, many bio familys are not fit to bring up children...horrible beatings, ect. Adoption can save those childrens lives. Yes, maybe the correct intervention may help some, but we don't live in a perfect world. Adoption is definently the beter choice for these children.
A far as feeling grateful, I feek conflicted about that also, I don't feel we adoptees need to be on our knees and feel grateful all of our lives. I can remember as a child being told by other people not involed in adoption"you are so fortunate" Yes I was fortunate to have been adopted into a wonderful family...but they were just as fortunate to get me!!!
As far as adoption being a commodity, as true as that might be, I find it very sad! I was adopted through the state...no money involved....as were my asiblings. MY mantra is "the best interest of the child" Some genetic situations are not as some adoptive situations are not in the best interest of the child!
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