Madonna Adopts Boy From Malawi

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In an ever-growing trend, celebrities are adopting underprivileged children. Like Angelina Jolie before her, Madonna has now taken custody of a boy from Malawi. While some may argue that it's for the publicity, stars like Madonna and Jolie seem sincere in their efforts to help those less fortunate.

Madonna's Growing Family

Madonna and husband, director Guy Ritchie, live in England with their two children. Lourdes, from a previous relationship, is now nine, and the couple's son, Rocco, is five. Madonna and Ritchie have now gained preliminary custody of one-year-old David.

Why Celebrities Adopt

One can hope that stars don't adopt for the media attention but rather want to provide a child with a loving family. The downfall is celebrities often make the adoption process seem quick and easy. As is the case with Madonna, her larger-than-life pull made it relatively easy to gain quick custody of the David. This is generally not the case for average folks who have a pretty intensive application, review - and a long wait.

Madonna's Adoption Process – Too Quick?

Madonna's adoption process seems to be on the fast track because of her celebrity status. According to a report from the Associated Press, Malawi's laws typically do not allow international adoptions and require Malawian child welfare to evaluate potential parents for up to one year. This requires prospective parents to live in the country during this timeframe. In Madonna's case, things appear to be moving much more quickly, and the restriction for evaluation has been waived. A Malawian child rights group, Eye of the Child, is rightfully upset about the quickie adoption, telling the Associated Press: "It's not like selling property. It is about safeguarding the future of a human being who, because of age, cannot express an opinion. This process is too short, applying on Tuesday, and ( on Thursday) the court gave the okay. I don't think that the High Court has any information about how Madonna is when it comes to child-rearing."


 


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