"The Child Exchange"

Adoption was in the news in a major way last week. The article is frightening and appalling.

When reading the article, please take it in context. Remember that many adoptions turn out well, and for those that do not, a disruption can still be handled appropriately and ethically. Many adoptive families, especially those who adopted internationally, are not fully informed or not equipped to parent the children they adopt. Attachment issues and history of trauma are not something to be taken casually. Love is crucial but by itself is not always enough. Education prior to an adoption and adequate support services after an adoption are so important.