The prevailing narrative in our culture has been that adoption is a win/win/win for adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth/first family members. But this hasn’t been accurate or fair.
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Tips for Deflecting Unwanted Attention as Adoptive Families
Transracially adoptive families often navigate unexpected attention and questions from others. Some of these approaches are innocent and well-intended, but some are not. Handling sudden inquiries is one of many skills transracially adoptive families need to develop. Enlisting your child in problem-solving helps them trust their “gut”, and reassures that they are in charge of their story.