International Adoptions

Classical 89 Thinking Aloud Interview: http://www.classical89.org/thinkingaloud/past.asp?d=4/18/2008

American citizens are seeking to adopt children in ever increasing numbers. Recently, the controversy in Eldorado, Texas has brought to light the question, who will nurture, foster, and rear our children? But far away from the media spotlight on the FLDS church, the so called "baby trade"-perhaps a cynical phrase perpetuated by the clever assonance of baby and trade-goes on day after day. On today's Thinking Aloud, we're talking to BYU Professor Jini Roby. Roby has been involved in key legislation in the area of adoptions, particularly international adoptions. The U.S. State Department reports that with the reduction in children available for adoption in the United States, more and more U.S. citizens are adopting children from other countries. We're discussing what's at stake, what's the impact and who's paying what price in the baby trade?