Pitt is Ready for Fatherhood Round 5

Brad hooked up with Angelina and suddenly he was a father. Angelina and her once-hubby Billy Bob Thorton adopted Maddox from Cambodia. Billy Bob decided he wasn’t cut out for fatherhood and walked. Then Brad entered the scene. Of course, he had to leave his wife first, but soon he and Angelina were cozy and playing parents.

By this time Angelina had adopted a daughter, Zahara from Ethiopa. Both Zahara and Maddox were orphaned, and Angelina was simply taken with them. Brad Pitt was present when Zahara was adopted and soon after filed for adoption. He has since been approved and is officially the father of both.

While Brad and Angelina are not married, they are in a very committed relationship. In May of 2006, Angelina escaped the media of the United States and gave birth to a daughter, Shiloh, in Namibia. Shiloh is Brad’s daughter and his third child. In March of 2007, Brad and Angelina adopted a fourth child, Pax who was three years old at the time.

So, in less than three years, Brad Pitt has become the father of four children under the age of six. Now, according to Brad, he’s ready to do it again.

Brad told reporters that the young children are keeping him busy and also keeping him up at night. But, his work is not suffering. In fact, it is improving. Having time limits set by his children has helped Brad focus on the task at hand and renew his dedication to moving forward.

By all account Brad is an excellent father to the four children. He has accompanied Angelina on various humanitarian missions and has also stayed behind with the children for others. The couple shares the responsibilities of the children equally it seems from reports and views of the family around town and the world. Recently, Angelina went on a humanitarian mission to Iraq, and many speculated or at least joked that she would come home with another baby. Perhaps the idea isn’t too far-fetched. At least her significant other is supportive.

At one time, Angelina claimed she was going to adopt a child from each of the seven continents. So far she has been leaning heavily toward Africa and Asia, but time will tell. At the very least she has raised awareness a great deal about the trouble facing children around the world and set something of a trend with celebrity adoptions.

Brad and Angelina have adopted three children (so far), and recently Madonna adopted one of her own. With Brad and Angelina making their support of adoption clear, and speaking publicly about the desire to pursue more adoptions, they are continuing to motivate others to do the same.

There are children in crisis all over the world, not just in the poorer countries. Many languish in orphanages or bounce between foster care programs. These children are desperate for a good home, and we all watch celebrities offering theirs with our praise and accolades.

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