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Answer: Adoption has changed greatly in the last thirty years. There is more openness in adoption today than ever before. The following are eight common myths about adoption that birth parents may struggle with. Recognizing the myths and replacing them with correct information will help you to determine what is best for you and your child. Click here to see some Common Myths about Adoption.
Answer: Yes. We believe that birth parents are very significant people as they are the family of origin with whom the child shares biology and history. Open adoption is a way of recognizing that significance, honouring it, and make those connections accessible to the adopted child. In the best circumstances, healthy relationships between the adoptive family and the birth family develop, as in any child's "extended family" relationships like grandparents, aunts, etc. Adoptive parents, as the people ultimately responsible for the child, will set and maintain boundaries with the birth family in the same way they would with members of their own extended family. This is usually done through discussions between the birth parents and adoptive parents, beginning before the baby's birth. By honouring the child's connection to the birth family, the parents communicate that these relationships are valuable and important. Maintaining those connections will be increasingly valuable to the child as he or she grows up, develops more self-awareness, looks deeper into his identity and nurtures the next generation.
Answer: If you have lived together or if he is aware of the pregnancy, it is important that he know of the adoption plan. Legally, he needs to sign an adoption consent, so that there are no legal issues for the baby's security in the future. Since he forms half of the baby's genetic heritage, it is helpful for the adoptive family to know as much of his medical background as possible. If the father refuses to be involved or cannot be located, an adoption can still take place. If a birth mother does not feel comfortable contacting him directly, the counsellor can help with this.
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