Every child should be a wanted child

This statement indicates a self-centredness that makes the value of children dependent on the affections of others. This makes the child a victim, not of his or own shortcomings, but rather of those who would try to solve social, economic or personal problems by sacrificing children.

It doesn’t tell us anything about the child in question. 'Wantedness’ measures our emotions and our feelings. The measure of humanity is not that there are no unwanted ones among us. The measure is what we do with those who are unwanted.

Adoption lists in Australia have been limited or closed for years because there are not enough children available for childless couples wishing to adopt.

There are many open arms yearning for any child whose natural parents do not want it.