Material (or Maternal?) Girl
Madonna’s done it all - pranced around in lace and leather, kissed Britney Spears, worn pointy bras, horribly acted in shitty movies, had a baby with a Latin man, had one more with a British man, practiced Kabbalah and written children’s books. And now, to top off the list, she’s followed Angelina Jolie’s lead and adopted an African child.
Or, at least, she plans on adopting him. Apparently, there are a few legalities to work through before they bring the Malawian child home. In the meantime, they’ve already called in the nannies. May as well get him used to it.
Alright, I think I am being way too cynical on this one. It is possible that Madonna is doing this for purely humane reasons, that she is not doing this for publicity or to follow what has become a recent celebrity trend. I know, it’s hard to imagine, but let’s just pretend she is a completely selfless person and driven exclusively by her compassionate nature. Now try not to laugh.
Still, a life with a self-obsessed celebrity is no doubt better than life in an orphanage. The story, thus far, is that the prospective adoptee - a one-year old boy named David - was orphaned after his mother died due to complications during labor. His father, who has expressed happiness in Madonna and Mr. Madonna’s choice to adopt his son, gave David up after he was born.
Suddenly, so many issues are raised for me. Why did the father give the child up? Is it because his culture doesn’t support/accept/condone men rearing children? Is it because he must work and has no family or other outside resources to help watch and care for the child? Or, is it simply because he doesn’t want the child?
In any case, it makes me think Madonna is doing a great thing. And, if it is indeed just a trend, I could certainly think of worse. Like, say, skinny jeans.
October 13th, 2006 22:33
I think I would prefer life with Madonna as opposed to the orphanage–sure the kids might be left with the nanny more than they should, but, it is better than being left alone imo. Money can’t buy love, but it sure wont hurt things either.
October 15th, 2006 10:01
skinny jeans - yah - r even puffball skirts. now they were a crime against humanity. all the same, i can’t help wishing that instead of one single child being given ludicrous wealth, you could spread some of that fortune out and give, say, a hundred or so kids an education, innoculations and clean water. too much in one place - no?