Pam Anderson To Adopt?
APR 24, 2007 AT 04:08 PM
Pam Anderson wrote of her experience visiting Russia on her blog. She visited an orphanage and was moved by how happy the children are despite having nothing. Was she moved enough to consider adopting one of her own?
Russia was incredible - had such a great time - everyone was so generous and sweet - I especially loved visiting an orphanage outside of Moscow - it was really eye opening - sad but inspiring to see these kids happy despite having nothing - really nothing including parents - their stories are heart wrenching but when you put your arms around these kids and kiss them - play games with them and listen to them sing and laugh - it really makes you reach inside - know how blessed we are - and know how much of a blessing it is that we can brighten a child's day.
It's very difficult to adopt from Russia unless you are Russian or living in Russia - but it's not common in their culture - they do not have a foster care system - when a child is orphaned that is their status - they will be schooled in the orphanage and maybe 5% get adopted - they will stay till they are 16 most of the time...I visited children that were my children's age - I'm going back to visit - I'm in love with them and their spirits...I have hope for them - they will survive - and I hope as this transition still occurs throughout Russia that they are given a chance.
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Maybe Pam confused Russia with Romania? Romania banned foreign adoption of their orphans for the last few years.
I think a lot of the kids not being adopted in the U.S. are older, so potential parents are leery of psychological issues the kids may have?? Adoptive parents seem to gravitate towards babies and tots anyway?? Also a lot of kids in foster care systems have parents who have not terminated legal rights?
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