If you were going to adopt a child, what country would you adopt from?

I am very keen to adopt a child in the future. I believe that all children deserve a happy family life, and a pleasant upbring, and if I can give that to even one child, then I feel my mission in life is complete. I don't have a country preference at all. Where a child comes from will have nothing to do with my choice of adoption, as all children are the same in my eyes. As for parents wanting their children back, I can understand this. I would love for any of my adopted children to be in contact with their birth parents if possible. I fully intend on any adopted children that I have, learning just as much about their own background and home country, than about the family they are part of and their country. It's important to know where one is from, and their history, regardless of where you are brought up, or currently reside.

I would probably gravitate towards an orphange that was poorer and more understaffed/crowded. I remember seeing a celebrity go overseas to an orphanage and she said that babies were only allocated 1 nappy a day and she took some toys to them to play with and they didn't know what to do with them. She also said that they just don't get cuddles, rocked to sleep, generally just don't get the touch of a mother. I was actually in tears reading the article and I swore to myself that I'd adopt from an orphanage like that one day. I think I was only 12-13 when I read it.

I know a family who have adopted 3 children and all have been from China. They say the reason they adopt from China is because the childs families are not allowed to change their minds in a few years and want them back. I can understand the need for a secure family. I think it is just terrible that a parent can change their minds and try to take the child back Personally, I could and woulda adopt a child from anywhere. In fact I would love to adopt a child. I have no problem withe the country that hte child is from. I love children ..all children.

My husband and I have never spoken of adoption, but we have seriously considered foster parenting. We live on along the USA and Mexico border. There are alot of children who need temporary housing. We have 3 children of our own, and have alot of love to give. But, adoption is definetly something I would consider!

I plan on adopting even if I do get married. There is just so many children in the world who needs someone to love and take care of them. I don't really have a country I prefer, that will be decided when it comes time. I am open to any of them. However, in some cases it is actually cheaper and faster to adopt from America. It all depends on what type of adoption you choose. Adopting from other countries can be pretty exspensive because of the trips you have to make to that country and because of all the fees you have to pay the agency, etc... Plus, the trips could be quite long, and sometimes youeven have to wait months (even up to or more than a year) before you can take the child home.

I'd adopt a little girl from China. It always breaks my heart to hear of stories of girls given up to agencies because Chinese culture prefers male offspring.

I have always wanted to adopt I think I would chose the most poorest or undeveloped Country maybe Ethiopia.

If I had the money, I would open an orphanage and animal shelter. Any abandoned kids and weak animals can go there for food and protection. The thing is there are poor people everywhere and so many animals get abused every day, it's only fair if we don't focus on certain country. Plus in some countries adoption process can take longer and too much money, where as we can use this money to support the orphanage

I don't think I will get married but if I decide to adopt, I will deffinately adopt from my own country, South Africa. If at all possible I would adopt out of my own family, because we have suffering children in the family. My reason for this is because I believe that charity starts at home. I would first help the needy closest to me and then spread out further. I love kids and when I see a kid I just see potential!!!

I have heard about people adopting kids from other countries and it really irritates me .We have tens of thousands of children stuck in orphangages and foster homes and these people are adopting elsewhere. Whatever happened to charity begins at home?

lets not forget that america has hundreds of thousand of children that need to be adopted too. yes its wonderful we adopt from other countries but we still need to look in our own back yard. So with that i would adopt from america.

I would probably want to have one from every country to so that I could help save many children

I also would like to adopt if ever I never get married or can't conceive my own children. When I was much much younger, I watched a video about how Chinese families prefer having male babies. Given their one child policy, they'd either choose to abort females, or give them up for adoption in order for them to try for boy. The video shows so many little girls left alone in adoption agencies and homes, it broke my heart. I think that's why I'm so drawn to a Chinese baby girl.

It's a very easy question. If I were to adopt, I would adopt from the USA. We have too many children of all ages who are in deep need of a loving, clean, and safe enviorment. With out a doubt hands down, I'm a firm believer in helping our own first.

america,even if it took longer. as bad as i feel for children of other countries,i would not feel right adopting out when we have orphans here too.