Grandfather of adopted daughter: "Madonna has ... shown no humanity"

[Sugarfall 3,723]

Well it's sad if Madonna promised her to see them, but otherwise there isn't really wrong doing because an adoptive family is just as much a family as any else.

[Jenniferella 2,774]

 

A tearful Chekechiwa said: 'We planned to take her back when she reached the age of six when she could eat solid food. But we were told a rich lady wanted to adopt her. We resisted at first but government officials convinced us this was good for Chifundo's future. We never thought we will not see our daughter again.

 

LOL

 

They are blaming someone else for their OWN decision. Nobody forced them to let go of her by adoption

[bionic 37,700]

Yeah, i'm sure the 69 year old man from an undeveloped country who is selling pots from a roadside stall in order to live is just fame-hungry. He can't possibly actually miss his granddaughter.

 

Did I say that? Maybe there was a financial incentive.

[CHANTEL 2]

They clearly didn't understand the concept of adoption

I doubt Madonna would refuse them seeing Mercy. If she wanted to "kidnapp" her out of Africa she wouldn't be bringing all her children in Malawi.

 

exactly

LOL

 

They are blaming someone else for their OWN decision. Nobody forced them to let go of her by adoption

right?

that guy just wants the attention

[Jonna Lee 384]

The child was put up for adoption and with that, all rights were relinquished to the adoptive parent. They made that choice after their daughter's unfortunate passing. Tough spot to be in I suppose, but Madonna's obligation and responsibility is to Mercy only and not her extended family.

 

Are We really calling Madonna selfish for adopting a girl in need?

 

I wouldn't call her selfis because I'm sure she had good interests at heart, but I honestly feel it would be better if she donated to improve life in that village and allow Mercy to live among her own family, and adopt one of the many children here in the US that are trapped in foster homes desperate to be adopted into a family

[HANZ 4,380]

I wouldn't call her selfis because I'm sure she had good interests at heart, but I honestly feel it would be better if she donated to improve life in that village and allow Mercy to live among her own family, and adopt one of the many children here in the US that are trapped in foster homes desperate to be adopted into a family

she is going to open 300 schools in malawi

[Fiona Apple 13,006]

I think that them saying that Madonna has shown no humanity is really stupid because she saved the child actually.

[artRaver 3,188]

They clearly didn't understand the concept of adoption

From what I'm reading it sounded like they had an open adoption agreement. Which means that even tho the adoptive parent (Madonna) has legal parent rights, her and the biological parents had an agreement in which they can have open contact with her (mail, photos, face-to-face visits between both families)  :popcorn:

[Goldfish 577]

This is clearly a plea for press attention (from the grandfather).

not really, what exactly is he gaining from being in the press? 

[xoxo cupcakke 4,781]

Well, the girl was adopted. I mean it's sad she doesn't get to see her family but she was adopted and Madonna's taking good care of her I'm guessing. I just wish Madonna would greatly and not just minimally improve the lives of those in Malawi

[bionic 37,700]

not really, what exactly is he gaining from being in the press? 

 

Money

[lego 44,165]

Come on people, take off your stan glasses. If this wouldn't be about your fave, you wouldn't be so defensive. Those grandparents gonna die soon and Madonna really is heartless if she spends time in that country but never allows them to see their granddaughter. Try to put yourself in their position.

[Jonna Lee 384]

Come on people, take off your stan glasses. If this wouldn't be about your fave, you wouldn't be so defensive. Those grandparents gonna die soon and Madonna really is heartless if she spends time in that country but never allows them to see their granddaughter. Try to put yourself in their position.

this also

[Wet Fire 5,678]

They're saying tgis from an emotional point of view. If Madonna said but didn't report of Mercy's welfare, then that is disheartening.

[LoveandMagic 1,731]

I am sure the child in question is being well taken care of, but I can understand the grandparents wishes to see their grandchild considering the tragic death of her mother. Hopefully they will get the opportunity to see her before they both pass. Of course Madonna, who is now the parent, may have her own (good) reasons for keeping the child away. I wonder how the girl feels?