Persuasive Essay On Adoption

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“Without my son, I wouldn’t be where I am. I probably wouldn’t even be here today if it wasn’t for adoption.” – Ted, adoptive father (americanadoptions.com) The compelling image I chose to write about shows a young child holding and embracing an adult who has been shrunken down for the purpose of the illustration. The words displayed at the bottom write “Adopt. You will receive more than you can ever give.” (pinterest.com) I strongly believe that the purpose and strategy of the advertisement is to identify a deeper meaning and to reveal that not only does adopting help and heal a child but it can also bring much joy into the lives of the parents that are adopting. (adoptionchoiceinc.org) What struck me most when seeing the image was the …show more content…

Adoption is a system in which children, whose biological parents don’t have the means or desire to care for the child, are joined together with adults who are looking to adopt to form a family. In some cases, the biological parents have passed away and the children are left with nobody to care for them. However, this case is more common in 3rd world countries as the poverty level is greater in those countries than it is in the United States. This prevents extended family from being able to take the children of deceased into their own homes. The legal process of adoption differs depending on the country and the situation involved. Often, there is a lot of paperwork to be filled out and in some circumstances court dates are involved. This is all dependent on the child’s family situation and chosen country of adoption.

Various viewpoints on adoption and its effects and whether they are beneficial or disadvantageous are constantly being debated upon. Despite some claims that adoption as a process is dysfunctional and only results in negative outcomes, the public in general still see it as a compassionate act where children who have been deprived of a nurturing and caring family are given the chance to live in a stable and loving