One day we want to adopt. And you are right, I’ve already began researching everything concerning adoption even if in reality we probably wouldn’t be able to adopt for years because of how expensive it seems to be. But catching potential adopters EARLY would help. You asked what could you do? I don’t know specifically… and since I am internet-savvy, I probably am not much help. At least I know how to dig for information as well as am connected with multitude of parenting groups to ask for IRL experiences. But what about those without the resources or the know-how? Where are they do they go for honest and unbiased info? Frankly, even in my early stages of research, I find the information to be overwhelming.

As far as ethical adoptions… I think there may be many who want an ethical adoption. But I’m sure there are some who are distraught at not being able to have kids themselves or perhaps recently went through a tragedy of their own, that they in the end don’t care HOW they get a baby as long as they do. Or maybe a better way of saying it is, they don’t want to know how the child comes to them. Because if they knew, then they’d have to face their conscience and wait longer for a child to adopt. Ignorance is bliss… even if little onces get hurt in the process. :-/

Education is key. Advocacy for the children is key. Making the truth known and available for your average parents is even more important. Showing the harsh reality of unethical adoptions. A visual documentary would be awesome… Make the faces of victimized children REAL to people. Maybe, just maybe then, the level of unethical adoptions will go down.