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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