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What Happens When Babies Are Adopted on Social Media?

Sharmila Sekaran, Voice of the Children

18-Feb-20 14:30

What Happens When Babies Are Adopted on Social Media?

Babies are now being put up for adoption on social media and offered to prospective adoptive parents at a fee. We discuss the consequences of this practice, especially for the child’s future.

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Lim Sue Ann


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