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“Because adoption meets the needs of children so successfully, and because there have long been waiting lists of couples hoping to adopt babies and children, it would seem that the solution for abused or neglected kids was obvious. But not to the do-gooders. To remove a child from an abusive…” quote by Mona Charen
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“Because adoption meets the needs of children so successfully, and because there have long been waiting lists of couples hoping to adopt babies and children, it would seem that the solution for abused or neglected kids was obvious. But not to the do-gooders. To remove a child from an abusive parent, sever the parent's parental rights, and permit the child to be adopted by a couple who would give the child a loving home began to seem too 'judgmental.'”

Mona Charen

About This Quote

Source Article: Adoption Policy Discussion, 2020

Adoption is a vital solution for abused children, yet societal judgments hinder swift protective actions.

In simple terms: Adoption helps abused kids, but stigma slows it.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for compassionate, efficient adoption policies.

Themes

adoption child welfare justice stigma policy

Mood

hopeful determined urgent

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • court hearings
  • social services
  • advocacy campaigns

Key Concepts

rights of children social justice legal reform

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we reduce stigma around adoption?
  • What policies ensure child safety without over‑judgment?
A Different Perspective

Balancing parental rights with child safety is complex.

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