Stories of orphans in countries like Romania and Russia have grabbed the hearts of many Americans. Children are placed in large orphanages with hundreds of other children. The number of caretakers in each orphanage is extremely low. The ratio of adults to children is shocking. All the caretaker can do is be sure each child has his or her basic needs met. Food, water, shelter. However, the children are not touched. They are not hugged. They are not nurtured. A decade ago journalists first entered these orphanages. They were shocked at what they did not see or hear. There was no laughter. No
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