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In Their Words: How Do Children Feel About Being Adopted?

To find out how children feel about being adopted, we asked adoptees to finish the following sentences about adoption: My birth mother is... Adoption means... Because of adoption, I am... ... and this is what they had to say! Understanding how adoptees feel about adoption may help you make your decision if you are considering adoption for your baby. You are considering adoption because you love your baby and want the best for him or her. Because of that, it’s normal to have many thoughts and questions about how your child will grow up. Some of the most common questions we hear are: What is it like being adopted and growing up as an adopted child? How does it feel to be adopted? Is it any different from being raised in a traditional family? Is it better or worse? For adoptees like these, the answer is simple: Adoption means to "become whole." Because of adoption, "I am different and special." How Do Children Feel About Being Adopted? Women who are considering placing a baby for adoption often wonder: what emotions do kids given up for adoption feel? They ask themselves, “If I give my child up for adoption, will he have a good life?” According to countless adoptees, the answer is yes — when you make an adoption plan for your baby and choose the perfect adoptive parents to raise him or her, chances are your child will have the wonderful life you want them to have. The happiness of children who are adopted can be linked to the healthy development of their identity. Children who feel secure in their relationship with their adoptive family and understand and accept their adoption are able to lead happy, healthy, and well-adjusted lives. If you are still looking for more information about what it’s like to be adopted, give us a call at 1-800-ADOPTION, or get free adoption information by filling out this form.