Adoption Attitudes and Relationships

How do people in and outside our families view adoption? We can often be surprised at how little or how much they know, and how they express themselves. Here are resources for all of us - to learn about different attitudes, and find ways of dealing with t

Adoption Attitudes Cartoon

Cartoonist Dan Wasserman's depiction of the changing attitudes about adoption. Originally published in 'Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is Transforming America,' by Adam Pertman.... [more]

Annoying Things People Say

Here are some of the most commonly heard insulting, inappropriate, and irritating comments - and classic comebacks - contributed by members of all segments of the adoption community.... [more]

Anti-Adoption Opinions

Knowing what those who oppose adoption have to say is part of knowing about adoption. Read anti-adoption opinions, documents, and personal experiences.... [more]

Adoption Discrimination
Overweight? The NAAFA believes that fat people seeking to adopt are discriminated against by private and public agencies.

Adoptive Parents = Real Parents
One of the most important lessons for everyone in our lives.

Getting Family Support for Adoption
Suggestions to pass along to family, friends, and interested others, to help support your adoption plan.

How We Told Our Parents
Sometimes, telling those closest to you about your adoption plans can be the most difficult. A personal story, with tips for handling disapproval.

Lifelong Issues
Seven issues affecting all members of the adoption experience, by Sharon Kaplan Roszia.

The Reluctant Spouse
It's not uncommon... but what do you do if your spouse is uncertain about adoption? Author Jill Smolowe tells her story.

Things Not To Say
Things not to say to adoptees, birthparents and adoptive parents, from Adoption Crossroads.

Top Five Hot Buttons Not to Push!
Excerpted from Pat Johnston's book, Adoption Is a Family Affair! What Relatives and Friends Must Know.

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