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Just saw this on CNN this morning, this certainly doesn't help. I thought of all of you in process. You are in my thoughts. I hope no more of these cases show up.
[url=http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/18/us/texas-russian-adoptee-dead/index.html?hpt=hp_t2]Russia decries death of adopted boy in Texas - CNN.com[/url]
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That poor child! And how did the mom get the risperdal? I'm guessing a doctor. I know that was given to one of my son's before I adopted him-he was 3 at the time as well. He didn't need drugs, he needed to be allowed to be a boy.
I think the Russian children are just in the news more right now. Sadly, lots of American children die by abuse as well.
Some agencies, sadly, do a poor job of educating parents on the effects of orphanage life. That would NOT stop abusive idiots, but it might wean a few more of them out that decide before taking a child it isn't for them.
I don't know what this child's diagnosis was that got him those drugs but his facial features make me wonder about alcohol exposure. Kids with that issue have a tough time learning things and then forget what they've been taught which can be frustrating. And already unstable parent could be set off by this.
It makes me sick. I just don't see how anyone can beat a baby like that.
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Yes, I saw this posted on FRUA-facebook.
[url=http://rt.com/news/russian-child-killed-texas-496/]3yo Russian boy ‘killed by American adoptive mother’ in Texas — RT[/url]
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[URL="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/22/world/europe/russia-backs-off-claim-of-murder-in-death-of-adopted-boy-in-texas.html?_r=0"]This article in the NY Times[/URL] indicates that Russia has stopped calling this murder and are waiting for the results of the US investigation. It also indicates the children were playing outside unsupervised when the boy was injured. And contrary to previous reports, now they're saying at least 1 bruise. There was an abuse allegation filed the same day as the incident, but right now I think we really don't know what happened.It also indicates that the boys birth mother lost custody due to alchol addiction.
I also noticed that most of the allegations of "severe beating" and "gave psychotic drugs for an extended period" were coming from within Russia. Typical for their sensational reporting. It seems these children were adopted in November, so how does the "extended period" fit in there. Likely, the little guy was given that medication while still living at the orphanage, rather than by his adoptive parents.
Heaven knows what happened to the sweet little thing. How sad, for everyone invlolved!
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This death is so sad and tragic! That poor child! :(That said, I can't help but feel like if the Russian authorities had a fraction of the concern about the thousands of children being hurt, neglected, or killed in Russia that they do about the handful of children who have been harmed in the United States, there wouldn't be such an orphanage crisis in the first place.Just spoken as an outsider looking in.
Thanks mykidsmom. It's interesting that now more is coming out. The kids were only unsupervised long enough for the mom to go to the bathroom, there were no drugs in the child's system according to the autopsy. This is looking more like a tragic accident and less like abuse or neglect.Blue Suede Shoes - I'm not sure I understand your comment. Aren't some of kids in the orphanages in Russia because they like these children were removed from a home with problems. I wouldn't be surprised if more of the kids in orphanages there were removed than people realize. That to me shows a concern for their children. Did I miss the point you were trying to make? It does seem that Russia is overly sensitive right now, partly due to how these situations have been handled in the past. I hope that the Russian people will be able to accept the results of the autopsy and whatever further investigation shows happened here even if it doesn't result in charges. And I hope that if this really is an accident, that the family finds peace.
Why do I have the feeling that no matter how this case is decided, that it will somehow be used against us? If it is ruled as an accident and the parents acquitted, they will say the US investigaters lied, covered it up, and let the "guilty" parents off free. If it is proven that he was abused....well, then their accusations against US adoptive parents are confirmed. It is a lose/lose situation. So incredibly sad...for the little boy, his brother, the family, all the waiting children....everyone.
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dmariehill
Blue Suede Shoes - I'm not sure I understand your comment. Aren't some of kids in the orphanages in Russia because they like these children were removed from a home with problems. I wouldn't be surprised if more of the kids in orphanages there were removed than people realize. That to me shows a concern for their children. Did I miss the point you were trying to make?
Thank you Blue Suede Shoes - I get what you're saying now! And yes, I completely missed your point before which is why I asked, I was pretty sure I was missing something. ;-)Gathering Arrows, unfortunately, I think you're right. The reports I'm seeing of the intial Russian response to the cause of death are not encouraging.