1. Ira Carnahan argues that a compromise in adoption record laws can serve the adoptee’s desire for background information and the birth parent’s request for confidentiality. Do you agree with the author? Why or why not?
2. In your opinion, who gains the most from open adoption? Who gains the most from closed adoption? Provide examples from the viewpoints to explain your answers.
3. The National Coalition for Child Protection Reform contends that family preservation efforts can help to expedite adoptions. On the other hand, Amanda Spake argues that such efforts hinder the adoption process. In your opinion, who makes the stronger argument? Why?
4. Consider the pros and cons of using the Internet to facilitate adoptions. Using these views, formulate an argument in which you support or oppose using the Internet to connect children with potential adoptive families.