In a recent discussion, actress Sandra Johnson, known for her captivating performances and heartfelt advocacy, shared her thoughts on why we should reconsider the term “adopted kids.” As a proud mother of two children, Lucas and Lila, Johnson’s insights on this topic resonate deeply and highlight the need for a shift in our language surrounding adoption.
While promoting her latest film, “Ocean’s 9,” Johnson opened up about her personal journey into motherhood, which includes her experience as an adoptive parent. Both of her children were welcomed into her family through adoption, and they have roots in New Orleans. When asked about the current state of the adoption and foster care system in the United States, Johnson expressed her passionate views, stating, “I don’t care about political labels; if you’re not addressing the needs of every child in foster care, don’t talk to me about my rights.” Her emotional response reflects a deep commitment to the welfare of children in need.
Johnson also made an important point regarding the terminology used when discussing adopted children. “Let’s simply refer to them as ‘our kids,’” she asserted. “No one introduces their child as their ‘IVF kid’ or their ‘oops, I had a wild night and now I’m a parent’ child. They are just our children.” This perspective challenges the notion that adoption requires a special label, suggesting that every child deserves to be recognized as part of the family without qualifiers.
Consider how it might feel for both parents and children when they are labeled as “adopted.” If we embraced Johnson’s philosophy, my own daughter would be referred to as my “conceived through a fertility treatment” child, which simply doesn’t have the same warmth. Instead, let’s strive to embrace the idea that our kids are our kids, regardless of their origins or the paths that led them to us.
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In conclusion, we should collectively agree to treat our children as individuals deserving of love and recognition, regardless of their circumstances of arrival in our lives. It’s time to adopt a more inclusive language that reflects the true nature of family.