“In 2001 there were 1.5 million children adopted in the United States, representing 2.5 percent of all U.S children” (Off and Running). The world has an abundance of orphaned children looking for a home. One of the places known for adopting, specifically international adoption, is the United States. But what can couples in the United States offer to these children? Especially when the country they live in has there own orphans who can be adopted. But those soon-to-be parents can offer their child so many things they may have not been able to get if they had never been adopted in the first place. Should couples in the United States be allowed to adopt internationally without guidelines? In China during the year 2006, the country set up a list …show more content…
Some of those benefits are things such as a stable and loving home, as well as having opportunities to things they may have never been able to have if they had never been adopted. And in a study done by Adoption Choice, Inc. of children who were adopted it showed that they “have greater health”, are “involved in extracurricular activities” and “are as well-adjusted as their peers” (Adoption Choice, Inc. fact 10, 12 and 13). Adoption Choice, Inc. goes further into the benefits of adoptions . So why should certain regulations, such as the usage of anti-anxiety or antidepressants from the past two years stop a parent-to-be? If they are capable of loving the child they want to adopt, then they should be able to do so without ridiculous regulations stopping them from doing …show more content…
In an article written by The Adoption History Project, it states that after World War II America became more aware of children left alone due to the tragedy of war. Countries such as South Korea, Vietnam and many other were looked at and given help by Americans in giving those children the home, love, and safety that they deserve. The article goes even further by saying “In 1945...inspired the formation of such organizations as the League for Orphan Victims in Europe (LOVE)” (The Adoption History Project, paragraph 3). And with such a long history in helping children in need of a home, why is it that there needs to be regulations either lengthening or stopping the adoption