4 days ago
Uncovering the truth about international adoption
A rosy adoption narrative relies on simplicity: A needy orphan is embraced by noble, loving parents who treat them no differently than they would a biological child. When it comes to international adoption, this standard fairy tale has long been entwined with the American Dream: A needy orphan, languishing in an overcrowded and dilapidated institution, is rescued by American parents who provide them with opportunities they could never dream of in their country of origin.
