| I picked up on wonton's comments. I'm sorry to this causes the thread to move off in another direction. Perhaps Wang Jian Shuo, you could start a separate thread just on the ethics of adoption? I have noticed here in our Canadian Chinese community that there are some Chinese who are not to impressed with the adoption of Chinese babies by...let's face it ...white people. It seems that they are embarrassed by the practice. Adoptions are not just done by celebrities. Ordinary people also adopt, although I think because of the costs involved that most of the adopting is done by middle-class folks. But I've seen some working class people who desperately want a baby and will sacrifice a lot to get one. Adoption is a life-long thing - its not like getting a pet in the house. Wonton wonders if these kids become "messed up" psychologically later on. I think that it a legitimate question and maybe others can answer it. My instinct says the answer is "no". In my own opinion having a so-called "chop suey" name would be kind of cool. My Chinese wife has adopted a western name and combines it with her Chinese name, likewise with her signature. I think it is really neat. As to why do people adopt Chinese babies in particular? Its because they are so darn cute! I don't think anybody needs to slam "wonton". The question was asked in a civil way and deserves civil answers. |
Chinese Middle Name for Erik's Baby