Dr. Al Mohler has very good comments about the Russian boy who was sent back to Russia by his "adopted" mother in Tennessee. Dr. Mohler does a great job in pointing out the theological implications of adoption and the theological symbolism of this woman's act.
On another level, this act by this woman is one of the dumbest, most selfish, and short-sighted things I can think of. It is dumb because, of all the ways she could have resolved this issue, this was the worst possible way to respond. Evidently, she did not refer the boy to any professional help or seek other avenues to address the issues the boy had.
It was selfish because this woman only thought of herself, without regard for the boy or anyone else. There are an estimated 3,000 families in the adoption process with Russia. Due to her actions, their adoption is on hold at the moment. I can speak from personal experience, waiting for an adoption to be processed is not very fun, and delays can be painful. When it is cause by some persons stupidity, it makes it that much harder to tolerate.
Finally, her actions were short-sighted because she totally ignored the long-term implications of her actions. This woman should never be allowed to adopt again, and one would hope she never has biological children because she misses the point of children. Children are a gift and responsibility from God that requires a lifetime of investment in the child. Based on the stories, the boy may have serious emotional issues, but to throw him away because he didn't meet her expectations is deplorable.
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