Pass on Your Values, Not Your Genes: The Adoption Revolution
Ditching the outdated notion that blood is thicker than water and embracing adoption as the morally responsible choice
The biological drive and societal expectations to have children are deeply ingrained in our cultures and societies. It’s almost an assumed path that adults will follow: grow up, find a partner, and create a family. Yet, as I glance at the world around me, I see an overwhelming number of children in need, children who are already here, longing for love, guidance, and security.
The current statistics on orphans are quite dismal. There are estimated to be over 100 million orphans worldwide. That’s almost a third of the US population. Many of these children become orphans as a consequence of war and parental illness. But many others are simply abandoned. Perhaps if children were immediately adopted by loving families, it wouldn’t be so bad, but while approximately 250,000 children are adopted annually, over 14 million age out of the orphan care system without ever finding a family.
The Moral Issue of Having Children
In ethics, there’s a viewpoint known as anti-natalism. Proponents of anti-natalism argue that life inherently involves suffering, and…
