Adoption as it exists today is relatively new. Though adoption, in some form or another, has been around for thousands of years, it was primarily used as a means of continuing male lineage, and little attention was paid to the adoptees care.

"In contrast, modern adoption laws and practices aim to promote child welfare and are regarded as an integral part of government efforts to protect the interests of the young."

Adoptions became more widespread following World War I, as the number of orphaned children increased dramatically. The rules governing adoption have continued to change, with more restrictions in some areas and less in others. For instance, though trans-racial adoptions were strongly opposed in the 1970s, they have now become common.

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Jenny Gordon and her husband have completed all the paperwork. Sometime in the next 18 months they will fly to China to adopt the newest member of their family. The adoption will be uniquely special because it will be a link to Jenny's past.

"I can hardly believe it myself at times, but sometime in the next 18 months we'll be flying to the other side of the world, to the country where my grandfather was born: China."

The Gordons will make just one trip to China, which will last about two weeks. They may or may not ever meet the birth parents. They don't know when they're going. All they know is that when they come back, their dream of being parents will be realized. 

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