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I've never seen a post in a college newspaper, I highly doubt my college would accept ads of that sort. I'm personally not crazy about postings in the newspaper--it bothers me to see adoption ads next to the "pets for sale" ads. I think the internet is a great resource, especially posting to sights such as this one where individuals are going specifically to get information on prospective families. What I do NOT like is the new practice of using face book, my space, and You-Tube as a way to reach potential birth parents. That just doesn't sit well with me--perhaps for the same reason college newspapers bother you?
My family members who are attempting to adopt do have cards, but they don't go around handing them out to random people. They do give them to family members, in case we learn of a possible situation. I don't think it is done in an offensive manner, it's not like they are handing them out to every pregnant woman they come across. My mom has a card posted in her office at work & several people have asked her about it--I think it just puts the concept into their mind, and maybe if something comes up they'll remember "Oh yeah, so and so was interested in adopting".
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