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Originally Posted By dianeYou certainly aren't always told the full story. We were not told that the region in Romania that we adopted our Katie from requires 2 trips by us, this was known all along, but the agency did not tell us that this region is about the only area that requires two trip. As you may expect this really added an unforseen expense. Otherwise, its all more than worth it as we adore Katie, and she is wonderful! I shudder to think what her life may have been like. Apparently, the workers in the orphanages have no concept of child psychology and threaten to throw the kids to "the dogs" if they step out of line etc. Any child brought out of there is blessed to get out.
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Originally Posted By CatDiane,What region is Katie from? My two are from Suceava.You are right as far as the workers are concerned. In rural areas, maybe others, the care takers have little schooling. Ours were lucky if they had a 6th grade education. They take care of the children the only way they know how - the way they were raised. I worked in the area for 2 months and then went back for another 10 weeks while I was trying to get my daughters out. The pecking order in the village was:man (husband/father)animalswife childrenIt is no wonder that the care takers can not do a better job - they know nothinng different. Ours also worked 12 hour days in which they not only had to watch the children but keep the room clean, help cook, feed the children, wash the cloths and bedding, and work in the field. I am not sure I could do it! It is little wonder that our children got much attention. Do I think it is right, of course not! Do I blame the staff, no. They did the best they could and knew how to do. Some of the staff take food from their own tables at home to give to the children when there is not enought food at the orphanage. Even when they have little for their families.
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