Angelina Jolie. Halle Berry. Meg Ryan. These are only a few of the celebrities that have adopted or are considering adoption as a way to grow their families. For adoptive parents, and prospective adoptive parents, that's great news . . . , isn't it? The celebrity voice brings an openness to the topic of adoption. Openness equals greater acceptance . . . right? Or, does the focus on who's adopting, distort from the challenges involved in adoption? Do you hear celebrity adoptive parents talking about parenting classes? Are there honest discussions about attachment and bonding? Do celebrities discuss birth order and blending biological kids with birth kids? They might, but they aren't public discussions. Yes, adoptive parents want adoption to be an acceptable way to grow a family. But, does the "glossy" version of adoption oversimplify the issues involved in creating a successful adoptive family? What are your thoughts?

Posted By: Lori S