The media regularly features celebrity adoption announcements that often give us to ooh and aah over the latest additions to these families. Child adoptions among the stars is a growing trend and seems to be next big thing following the rush of mini-dog additions as wardrobe accessories - what has the world come to. Hopefully, the rush to adopt is preceded by thoughtful consideration to the futures of these child and the long-term commitment that is required out of this process. Angelina Jolie's adoption of her son Maddox is probably the most heavily covered adoption announcements to be featured in the media recently. Brad Pitt has also been quick to jump on the adoption wagon train, having recently applied to allow these two children to legally take on his last name, as he moves towards marrying their adoptive mother. Even on a local basis, adoption announcements seem to be on an increasing trend. This particularly true among the wealthy and accomplished. The obvious increase in this sector is likely attributable to their ability to pay the exorbitant fees associated with the whole adoption process, often exceeding as much as $15,000, once the entire adoption is completed. These wealthy families seem to be willing to pay very high fees to allow them to adopt children and bring them home, often preferring to choose from foreign orphanages where common issues are more related to poverty, hunger and disease rather than social, emotional and substance abuse issues, common in our more developed nations. The horror stories associated with adopting children with substance-abuse related issues has moved these parents to open their homes to children simply needing a love, food to eat and access to quality education. The long-term effects of removing these children from their homelands and culture are yet to be revealed and understood fully. It's often felt that their need for the basics in life survivor, supersede the need to stay attached to their culture roots. The issues and complications of being out-of-touch with their own world remains yet to be seen. In the meantime, the love and generosity displayed by their adoptive parents has to have a positive effect on these children.
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