This booklet provides guidance to adoptive parents on when, how and what to discuss with their children regarding their adoption. It tackles children's understanding as it changes with age, how parents can help their children to share their thoughts, and the issues of adoption at school.
Adopted children need families who are committed to helping their child to understand their adoptive status, both intellectually and emotionally. Where children of different races join families, as in inter-country adoption, handling these issues becomes even more important. The booklet covers:
What children understand about adoption as a concept, and at what age
How parents can help children to share their thoughts
The issues of adoption in schools and how children can be helped with the transition from home to school
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Patron: His Honor Michael Cook
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Last modified: 2 November, 2002