[kzwief]

Here is the letter I sent to NBC.

As a perspective adoptive Mom to a 1 year old girl in Guatemala I find the whole category of Non-Mom in your "America's Favorite Mom" contest completey offensive. The category of "Non-Mom" is according to the website "for Grandparent, stepmom, or mom to adopted children, each one raising and loving a child. A priceless gift for everybody." Why call adoptive Mom's "Non-Mom's"? We will care for them 24 hours a day for the rest of their lives. We will cry when they cry, laugh when they laugh and worry about them for the rest of our lives. How is that different from any other type of Mom? I am just appalled at the ignorance of this campaign and the labeling. We as perspective adoptive parents struggle every day with labels that other people associate with adoption: "You're not their "real" mom", "Do you have any children of your "own?", "How long have you had them?" and now we can add "Non-Mom" to the list of ever offensive comments. I believe it is the responsibility of the press to help educate people on adoption, not to further the public's ignorance in regards to adoption.

I would appreciate it greatly if you would apologize for your use of the term 'Non-Mom". Every adoptive parent will thank you if you educate people on the wonderful aspects of adoption.

Sincerely,
Kim
Perspective Adoptive Mom to Kate (Age 1, Guatemala)