When a couple or individual is adoption a baby from another country, that baby is being being rooted out of the ground like a weed in a garden. “Opponents of intercountry adoption argue that the practice exploits impoverished nations; robs children of the opportunity to be raised in their community of origin and identity; takes away resources that could be used to improve the lives of a larger number of children; and contributes to the problem of abduction…” (Evan). We Americans tend to impose our culture and beliefs on people who are not like us rather than embracing the other person’s background. International adoption is a prime example of this. If a baby is adopted from another country, they are missing out on the chances they had to grow up where they were born, even if they did not have a parent. Here in America, countless internationally adopted children struggle with things like identity crisis and racial confusion simply because most American parents choose to ignore where their child has come from. “...about 40% of children adopted from foster care score in the clinical range on standardized measure of behavioral/emotional problems; that is, at a level of children receiving mental health services.” (Kroll). 40% does not seem like a lot but it truly is. These children are suffering emotionally and most of their problems are their parent’s
When a couple or individual is adoption a baby from another country, that baby is being being rooted out of the ground like a weed in a garden. “Opponents of intercountry adoption argue that the practice exploits impoverished nations; robs children of the opportunity to be raised in their community of origin and identity; takes away resources that could be used to improve the lives of a larger number of children; and contributes to the problem of abduction…” (Evan). We Americans tend to impose our culture and beliefs on people who are not like us rather than embracing the other person’s background. International adoption is a prime example of this. If a baby is adopted from another country, they are missing out on the chances they had to grow up where they were born, even if they did not have a parent. Here in America, countless internationally adopted children struggle with things like identity crisis and racial confusion simply because most American parents choose to ignore where their child has come from. “...about 40% of children adopted from foster care score in the clinical range on standardized measure of behavioral/emotional problems; that is, at a level of children receiving mental health services.” (Kroll). 40% does not seem like a lot but it truly is. These children are suffering emotionally and most of their problems are their parent’s