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Etetw
I would reeealllyyyy like an answer from some sort of a history expert
Or someone that just really knows what theyâre talking about.
Because Iâm 17 years old. I came from India to the U.S when I was 7.
And well, in my textbooks in school it shows dead bodies laying on the ground and beggars everywhere
And thatâs really a small portion or certain cities/providences in India. They make India seem like the poorest underprivileged nation in the world and as if the entire nation consists of small villages and shacks with no electricity. I mean I donât want to be bias just because Iâm from there. I would really like to know the truth. My AP world history teacher said itâs one of the richest nations on earth in 2013 due to it military power, its technology, their education, their culture and the successful people that have migrated here.
Where as, to foreigners India seem likes like pure filth! And while that maybe the case in certain distinct areas, every nation has itâs ups and downs. Iâm not trying to root for India nor am I against it, but honestly, is it still a 3rd world country. It has really become advanced from the last time I went there in â12.
However I agree that India has its own crazy issues. A five year old girl getting raped, a tourist getting gang raped, a girl poured acid on her face by her father because he didnât want a girl, a baby girl being sold on face book, bombs going off due to radical Muslims. I know itâs not utopia Im aware of that.
But we have everything that America does. Literally. When it comes to the environment, education, maybe more culture and differentiation in foods, religious shrines for all sorts of unique religions, beautiful clothing, luxurious amentities that can all be offered in the U.S. too.
So, what do you think?
Thanks for the feedback.
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No it's really not. It has changed dramatically from what it was a decade ago. It's definately not a 3rd world country. It's a fast developing economy. It's one of the world's richest & powerful (defense) countries. As you might know it's a huge country (7th largest) it will take quite sometime to get it on par with other developed countries. Major cities are world class with modern infrastructure and educated people. The problem lies in the villages where illiteracy and poverty dominates, but that's all fast changing and will catchup with the cities in the next few years. Literacy rate has increased quite a lot compared to what it was a decade ago. Poverty is still an issue as the population is humongous. Another factor hindering the growth of the nation is CORRUPTION. All the other problems would be overcome in the next decade or so but it's very difficult to tackle corruption which has permeated into the system from the lowest of the scales to the highest. But again this a common problem. I have travelled to many developed and developing countries and India is certainly among the best 'developing' nations. However, it still has a long way to go to be amongst the advanced economies.Whatever the way it is, but there is this certain thing about India you will never find anywhere in the world. The people, culture, values, festivities, languages, cusines, geographical and demographical diversity, it feels vibrant! There's so many things to be proud about this nation, but the negative aspects are always highlighted especially by the snobs from the so called "developed" nations.
No it's really not. It has changed dramatically from what it was a decade ago. It's definately not a 3rd world country. It's a fast developing economy. It's one of the world's richest & powerful (defense) countries. As you might know it's a huge country (7th largest) it will take quite sometime to get it on par with other developed countries. Major cities are world class with modern infrastructure and educated people. The problem lies in the villages where illiteracy and poverty dominates, but that's all fast changing and will catchup with the cities in the next few years. Literacy rate has increased quite a lot compared to what it was a decade ago. Poverty is still an issue as the population is humongous. Another factor hindering the growth of the nation is CORRUPTION. All the other problems would be overcome in the next decade or so but it's very difficult to tackle corruption which has permeated into the system from the lowest of the scales to the highest. But again this a common problem. I have travelled to many developed and developing countries and India is certainly among the best 'developing' nations. However, it still has a long way to go to be amongst the advanced economies.Whatever the way it is, but there is this certain thing about India you will never find anywhere in the world. The people, culture, values, festivities, languages, cusines, geographical and demographical diversity, it feels vibrant! There's so many things to be proud about this nation, but the negative aspects are always highlighted especially by the snobs from the so called "developed" nations.
Please tell me what it's like if you've adopted a child?
nick
My wife and I are certainly NOT rich but we'll pass all and any background checks. And so will our house small as it is. We're still under 50 years of age, and in good health so far...
If you're an adoptive parent please tell me what you went through, money, time, travel location, good and bad experiences and was it worth it?
Answer
An adoption seminar would be best. Also, buying books on adopting, and such are also great.
My husband and I have 12 children- 7 biological, and 5 adopted.
The adoption process is quite long & stressful, but 100% worth it in the end!
Are you wondering about domestic (in the US) or international adoption? We adopted boy/girl twins from India, a boy from Cambodia, a girl from Ethiopia, & a boy from the US. The situations varied & were different in many ways because of laws that come into play with different countries. So first, research where you would like to adopt, and come to fully understand their laws & regulations as well as their culture.
I too hate when couples who want to adopt ask about money, but it is a true part of adoption so i will put my opinions aside and answer your question: The total cost of adopting varies from $0 to more than $40,000, depending on a number of factors.
Foster Care Adoptions$0 - $2,500
Licensed Private Agency Adoptions$5,000 - $40,000+
Independent Adoptions$8,000 - $40,000+
Facilitated/Unlicensed Adoptions$5,000 - $40,000+
Intercountry Adoptions$7,000 - $30,000
Traveling was a big part of adopting. Travel was not required when i adopted from India, but i decided to go anyway (i adopted as a single parent then). We had twins when we decided to adopt from Ethiopia, so we could not travel, & it was not required. For Cambodia however, it was required that at least one of us stayed between 4-10 days. As i said before, check out where you would like to adopt from to learn about the laws. Adopting from the US is a little different when it comes to traveling.
OF COURSE IT WAS WORTH IT! Adopting is 100% a gift. All of our children are amazing and we would do it over and over again.
Here is some advice:
Though i would 100% wish that parents adopted older children (because they age out of this system & are more likely to not be adopted as they get older), adopting a younger child will probably be "easier" so to speak. The older the children are, the harder it is to instill your culture & values in them (which is why babies are mostly adopted). Also, older children have lived through harder conditions, and may rebel. We adopted our daughter from Ethiopia when she was 3, and we had trouble making her know that she was okay & safe (she lived in a poor orphanage with 4 children per crib). But if you try your best & never give up, it will all end up well.
I hope that if you still want to adopt, you fully look over everything & come to a complete understanding of it all. It's more than just wanting a child. In the end, you become more blessed than you could ever imagine.
An adoption seminar would be best. Also, buying books on adopting, and such are also great.
My husband and I have 12 children- 7 biological, and 5 adopted.
The adoption process is quite long & stressful, but 100% worth it in the end!
Are you wondering about domestic (in the US) or international adoption? We adopted boy/girl twins from India, a boy from Cambodia, a girl from Ethiopia, & a boy from the US. The situations varied & were different in many ways because of laws that come into play with different countries. So first, research where you would like to adopt, and come to fully understand their laws & regulations as well as their culture.
I too hate when couples who want to adopt ask about money, but it is a true part of adoption so i will put my opinions aside and answer your question: The total cost of adopting varies from $0 to more than $40,000, depending on a number of factors.
Foster Care Adoptions$0 - $2,500
Licensed Private Agency Adoptions$5,000 - $40,000+
Independent Adoptions$8,000 - $40,000+
Facilitated/Unlicensed Adoptions$5,000 - $40,000+
Intercountry Adoptions$7,000 - $30,000
Traveling was a big part of adopting. Travel was not required when i adopted from India, but i decided to go anyway (i adopted as a single parent then). We had twins when we decided to adopt from Ethiopia, so we could not travel, & it was not required. For Cambodia however, it was required that at least one of us stayed between 4-10 days. As i said before, check out where you would like to adopt from to learn about the laws. Adopting from the US is a little different when it comes to traveling.
OF COURSE IT WAS WORTH IT! Adopting is 100% a gift. All of our children are amazing and we would do it over and over again.
Here is some advice:
Though i would 100% wish that parents adopted older children (because they age out of this system & are more likely to not be adopted as they get older), adopting a younger child will probably be "easier" so to speak. The older the children are, the harder it is to instill your culture & values in them (which is why babies are mostly adopted). Also, older children have lived through harder conditions, and may rebel. We adopted our daughter from Ethiopia when she was 3, and we had trouble making her know that she was okay & safe (she lived in a poor orphanage with 4 children per crib). But if you try your best & never give up, it will all end up well.
I hope that if you still want to adopt, you fully look over everything & come to a complete understanding of it all. It's more than just wanting a child. In the end, you become more blessed than you could ever imagine.
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