[thanksgivingmom]

Why are we assuming that we are accepting this film as an advertisement for adoption?

If some people are trying to make it out as an advertisement for adoption then I suggest they look at some of the successes of the movie. Like when Juno's stepmom tells off the ultrasound tech when she is relived to hear that Juno isn't parenting. She was supported by her stepmom and defended. Or how about when the stepmom tells Juno that it's going to be much harder than she thinks. These were real moments that I'm so glad were included. I'm so glad those moments ever got face time, that now there is a script for people dealing with rude ultrasound nurses. That they've seen it done, seen an expectant mother being stood up for and defended. For me, those were powerful moments. Powerful positive moments.

Also, why are we assuming that the sequel has to be complete tragedy?

Yes, undoubtedly there would be some pain in a realistic sequel. There was some pain in the original film. For me, adoption isn't all rainbows and sunshine, but it's not all dark days and tears either. And I don't want to feel guilty about that. I'm no less a birthmom because I allow myself happiness. The fictional character Juno, isn't any less one either because she sang a song with her boyfriend.