Question re: Angelina & Brad adopting too many kids?

I've seen a bunch of people saying that they should stop adopting and concentrate on the children they already have, and I'm curious to know why.

I'm not a fan of theirs, but I believe in adoption and the many causes they support. They have the money and time to raise 4 kids, so why not? It's not like she or Brad pawn their kids off on nannies 24/7. We don't see/hear about them partying all hours of the night, neglecting their children.

Some argue that it is too many, too fast. But maybe they think that adopting in quick sucession will help the kids bond? Rather than adopt one later and have him or her feel left out and unable to bond with the other kids.

And lastly, why is SHE the always the one called out on this issue? They are a couple and decide these things together, but she seems to be taking most of the flack for it.

I can't believe I am defending her, I usually can't stand her.

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I agree completely - they do not have typical jobs where they work a set amount of hours per week. It appears that they have ALL the time in the world to dedicate to their children.

I think it's very healthy and smart to raise the children up together.

I just don't think there's any difference whether they're adopting children or "making" their own.

They (Brad & Angelina) are obviously people who WANT to be parents and dedicate their lives to their children.

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ITA with the both of you. As I mentioned in another thread Mia Farrow adopted 10 children along with 4 of her own. She was hailed as a hero in her time, but poor Angelina is questioned. I'm not her biggest fan either, but I completely respect her decision. As women we know how much we can handle, and I dont think she would put herself or a child in a situation that would be overwhelming. Having been to a third world country and seeing exactly what poverty is, nothing and I mean nothing is worse than the situation these children were in before.

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Good for them. If they want to adopt 10 kids, go for it.

I like that she's not adopting kids and using them as accessories. This isn't a fad with her. She's not taking in baby chiwawa's left and right like other celebrities.

She's giving a child a new chance on life. She's got the money to do it. Good for her.

Are they adopting too many? I don't think so.

Whether Brad & Angelina adopt 10 kids, or Suzy down the street adopts 10 kids doesn't impact my life one bit. But if it helps those kids out, I commend all of them (Brad, Angie, & Suzy too).

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I think its amazing and I really respect them for their decision to share their resources and love with children who are in need of it.

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I think that for some people (myself included) the news of this adoption broke shortly after her mother died and there were reports that she was in a petty deep depression (not eating and such) so perhaps it seemed she was trying to fill a void. Plus it was initally reported she was adopting alone, not explaining that Vietnam doesn't adopt to unmarried couples, so it may have seemed she was trying to circumvent Brad. Then in a press release from the orphanage last week, they said she wouldn't get special treatment, that it would take up to a year to go through and she's already adopted the child, so it might appear to some she got speical treatment.

I do feel like it's a lot at once. I think that my opinion of her as a parent forever changed for the negative when she said in an article as saying that she will always feel more for the adopted kids than her biological kid since they suffered and Shiloh never did. It just seemed like a really bizarre statement to me and felt like she was doing it more as a "save the world" kind of thing. I know a few people who have adopted, both infants and older children, and they all said that they love those kids the same as their biological kids, so I guess that's why I'm having a hard time understanding why she would say that.

Message edited 3/15/2007 10:47:52 AM.

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Well, they obviously have the money. But it takes a hell of alot more than money to raise children. Love - sure they probably love the kids tremendously. But I strongly disagree that they have the TIME.

Both Jolie & Pitt just wrapped up one movie and Jolie jumped right into another and already has a third scheduled. Even if they bring their children on set (which IMO is no place for a child either) for their long 16 hr days of filming with a slew of nannies, I don't see how these children are getting the proper time devoted to them.

I am a FT working mother and even I find it hard to devote what *I* feel is enough quality time to my ONE child. And I only work 35 hrs a week.

Sure they take long breaks between filming but their jobs require LOTS of traveling, promoting, interviews, appearances, premiere parties, awards shows, etc etc in between filming. Even if they choose not to drag the poor kids along, that's alot of time spent away from them.

I just don't see them slowing down their careers ONE BIT yet they keep adding on children to their herd like it's going out of style - pun intended - b/c I do feel this is starting to become a "statement" of some sorts for Jolie.

I think Jolie's intentions are good... at least she is one celeb that is doing something respectable with some of her money... BUT...they need to know when to either A- take a break from their careers during this CRITICAL developmental time for those children or B - STOP adopting or getting pg for a couple of years.

Honestly, it's starting to appear a little selfish to me...like she's trying to reach a certain number (of adopted kids) to have under her belt...for her own reasons. She started the adoption process for this last child when Shiloh was what - a few weeks old?

What mother of a newborn says to herself - OMG I MUST have another child NOW? No...it sounds like she has a personal goal in mind that she is pursuing.

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I see everyone's different views and agree and disagree.

What I do want to state as my opinion as that the life they (Angelina & Brad) they are now providing for their adopted children is 1000000xs better than what they (children) had before.

IMHO: Adopting a child takes a lot more than conceiving a child - the process of adoption is very difficult and who knows what condition these children were in beforehand.

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i believe that its a wonderful thing

however i can agrue that with SOME celebs, like when britney was considering adopting a child, to me, shes using the child as boost to her image and that part really annoys me.

however anything is better than the horribel conditions these children come from..so in the end i, of course, think the act of adopting is wonderful.....