tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068702647356713810.post2155728436526623755..comments2024-01-11T05:51:43.225-08:00Comments on Yoon's Blur: We can stop the bleeding: Addressing the root causesMilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14088039434355591753noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068702647356713810.post-23398602281122031222010-10-26T07:06:49.905-07:002010-10-26T07:06:49.905-07:00"male kad"--you make a GREAT point. Than..."male kad"--you make a GREAT point. Thank you.<br /><br />I have had many conversations with other KAD's about this issue (especially those whose adoptions were in part a result of dead beat fathers), but have not blogged about it specifically...there are so many stories in which young Korean women have literally been deceived by "predatory" men...<br /><br />The unfortunate thing is that there are no laws in Korea that protect women or hold these absentee fathers responsible (that I know of...), an artifact of the long years of traditional Korean culture.<br /><br />You're so right & I completely agree with you. It would be an interesting part of the issue to pursue. I bet Jane Trenka knows more about this issue since she is very active in pursuing reform in Korea via legislation and social change...Are you familiar with Jane Trenka and her organization TRACK as well as her blog "Jane's blog." I have links to both located in the section on my blog, "More Blogs & Resources"...<br /><br />Again, you make a great point and it's so true that the men involved in these situations basically slink away and disappear into the shadows...Milahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14088039434355591753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068702647356713810.post-21782376700532588402010-10-25T16:08:44.596-07:002010-10-25T16:08:44.596-07:00great post..
its ironic to hear an "american&...great post..<br />its ironic to hear an "american" guy is heading this kumsn!<br /><br />I've also noticed in the adoptee blog land how theres always talk of how to help the unwed single mothers plight in korea, as you say "addressing the root causes"<br />which I agree to and applaud the efforts of those working on this.. <br />but I've noticed theres not much talk about addressing the "Men" who seem to be right there as a cause in contributing to all these women ending up single and babies ending up father-less, which puts the women and babies in these crazy scenarios..vicious cycle..<br /><br />I think there needs to be an effort and new direction in discussions on korea's part to start educating the young men NOW on how they are just as much a part of this problem by leaving these women without regards to their future or the childs . They really seem to be able to just separate themselves from their wives and girlfriends and move on to their 2nd,3rd marriages and feel very little responsibilities or remorse towards theses women and children they bring in to this world..<br />Its time for Men in korea to own up to their part.<br /><br />I dont know, maybe one of you do, but is there a child support law in korea ? and fines and penalties for dead beat dads? <br /><br />-male kadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068702647356713810.post-41150641485048852842010-10-25T06:35:56.826-07:002010-10-25T06:35:56.826-07:00Liv, thank you! These are great...I will add them ...Liv, thank you! These are great...I will add them to the list that I have featured in my tab "More Blogs & Resources!" And I LOVE TED talks. Both my husband and I will check out the link!Milahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14088039434355591753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068702647356713810.post-57828769349717436782010-10-24T06:54:05.136-07:002010-10-24T06:54:05.136-07:00What a great list! Thanks for putting this togethe...What a great list! Thanks for putting this together. You might want to take a look at the following resources, too:<br /><br />Women for Women International<br />http://www.womenforwomen.org/<br /><br />Kiva<br />http://www.kiva.org/<br /><br />Also, though not directly related to adoption, I think this talk by Kiva Founder Jessica Jackely, talking about poverty and the poor, and our views on them, are related to this post. http://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_jackley_poverty_money_and_love.htmlLivnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068702647356713810.post-54258320173097865262010-10-22T21:42:28.674-07:002010-10-22T21:42:28.674-07:00Love this list.
I do agree with you on the imbala...Love this list.<br /><br />I do agree with you on the imbalance. Even beyond adoption, I think when people are interesting in donating their time and money, they would rather give it to the poor, helpless "orphan" than the young mother in trouble. It's not right, but I think it's the way people think. I am glad to see more and more organizations stepping up to provide help to the root causes.<br /><br />I am especially fond of Haitian Creations, and the whole Heartline Ministry behind it. They just started a birthing center for women. For years, they've run a pregnancy program and a parenting program. They WANT their moms to parent. It's why we choose to adopt from them - because we knew that it would not be a situation of a mother who had no options. They provide options for moms, and only did adoptions when there was truly no option. <br /><br />(Since the earthquake, they've stopped doing adoptions).<br /><br />I got a lot of resources on organizations like this at a recent conference I attended. I've been meaning to sit down and write up a list, but two that come to mind are Mercy House in Kenya (www.themercyhousekenya.org) and Krochet Kids in Uganda (www.krochetkids.org).Kristen Howertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055131545156196477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1068702647356713810.post-8365627770035752762010-10-21T12:02:27.040-07:002010-10-21T12:02:27.040-07:00Hopefully the list will grow and grow as people co...Hopefully the list will grow and grow as people come to understand tje complexities and what can be done.Vonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17421069895155350144noreply@blogger.com