Comments on: Russia Bans Adoption Agencies http://eunmi38.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/russia-bans-adoption-agencies/ Just another WordPress.com weblog Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:33:14 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: eunmi38 http://eunmi38.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/russia-bans-adoption-agencies/#comment-332 eunmi38 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:04:47 +0000 http://eunmi38.wordpress.com/?p=28#comment-332 I used to do animal rescue. I wasn't around when the first owner adopted/bought their dog or cat. I was around the second time, when I had to pick the potential adopter. The hoops I made these people go through helped me feel better about having to let go of the animal. I followed up; going by without notice to see whether the animal was being treated properly. If not, I took that animal back. So, I expect that agencies will do the same thing with APs. I expect them to do criminal background checks, to do psychological assessments, to talk to friends and family. I expect them to follow up and do numerous surprise visits, to make sure everything's okay. And if they don't, they shouldn't be in business. I would make sure they weren't, if I had that power. So, yeah, this death isn't really about adoption. However, the ban on the agency has to do with the failure to follow the directives that the country put in place. The country had an absolute right to ban them, and I'd go further and ensure that they are not allowed to operate in any country. I used to do animal rescue. I wasn’t around when the first owner adopted/bought their dog or cat. I was around the second time, when I had to pick the potential adopter. The hoops I made these people go through helped me feel better about having to let go of the animal. I followed up; going by without notice to see whether the animal was being treated properly. If not, I took that animal back.

So, I expect that agencies will do the same thing with APs. I expect them to do criminal background checks, to do psychological assessments, to talk to friends and family. I expect them to follow up and do numerous surprise visits, to make sure everything’s okay. And if they don’t, they shouldn’t be in business. I would make sure they weren’t, if I had that power.

So, yeah, this death isn’t really about adoption. However, the ban on the agency has to do with the failure to follow the directives that the country put in place. The country had an absolute right to ban them, and I’d go further and ensure that they are not allowed to operate in any country.

]]> By: irshlas http://eunmi38.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/russia-bans-adoption-agencies/#comment-331 irshlas Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:38:45 +0000 http://eunmi38.wordpress.com/?p=28#comment-331 I agree 100% the parents should be 100% responsible in these situations. I cannot fathom what parent could "forget" a child in the car. Once dad recovers, he should prosecuted. Period. I'd also like to add the EXACT same thing happened in my hometown a few months ago. Father had chld strapped into backseat of SUV. Went to work at bank. Forgot to drop kid off at daycare. Infant died. No charges filed. Everyone felt sorry for family.. oh what a tragedy. Difference? Child was biological... and should I mention infant wasn't first child. So I'm wondering why it maters that this Russian child was adopted. Reprehensiveable actions on side of parent? Yes. Criminal charges? absolutely. Having anything to do with adoption? Absolutely not. Agency responsible? Absolutely not. If a biological parent is reckless and endangers a child, no one sues the hospital for letting them take the child home. It's no different here. Sorry to hijack... but a public blog nvites public comments. Of course, you're wlcome to flame me. I'm learning something new every day. I agree 100% the parents should be 100% responsible in these situations. I cannot fathom what parent could “forget” a child in the car. Once dad recovers, he should prosecuted. Period.
I’d also like to add the EXACT same thing happened in my hometown a few months ago. Father had chld strapped into backseat of SUV. Went to work at bank. Forgot to drop kid off at daycare. Infant died. No charges filed. Everyone felt sorry for family.. oh what a tragedy. Difference? Child was biological… and should I mention infant wasn’t first child. So I’m wondering why it maters that this Russian child was adopted. Reprehensiveable actions on side of parent? Yes. Criminal charges? absolutely. Having anything to do with adoption? Absolutely not. Agency responsible? Absolutely not. If a biological parent is reckless and endangers a child, no one sues the hospital for letting them take the child home. It’s no different here.
Sorry to hijack… but a public blog nvites public comments. Of course, you’re wlcome to flame me. I’m learning something new every day.

]]> By: Baby Love Child » The death of Dmitry Yakolev/Chase Harrison and the Russian ‘reaction’; 3 agencies banned http://eunmi38.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/russia-bans-adoption-agencies/#comment-329 Baby Love Child » The death of Dmitry Yakolev/Chase Harrison and the Russian ‘reaction’; 3 agencies banned Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:30:36 +0000 http://eunmi38.wordpress.com/?p=28#comment-329 [...] here in the States at least, there’s been scant mention. Other than on a blog here and there, it’s gotten very little public [...] [...] here in the States at least, there’s been scant mention. Other than on a blog here and there, it’s gotten very little public [...]

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