In years past, most books about adoption focused on the actual process - what to expect, how much it might cost, etc. Today, more and more adoptive parents and adoptees are telling their stories of life after adoption, and they can help potential adoptive parents set realistic expectations for life with their new little ones.

"Three recent books examine different aspects of adoption from the adoptive parent's point of view. One is a review of the social culture and economic factors at play in adoption from China... The second... an adoption memoir... The third, a book of wise advice..."

All three books are reviewed by Jane Greer, who offers additional recommendations as well. Read more at UUWorld.org.

Labels: support, myths, misconceptions

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Adoption plays an important part of society, however, fear and misconceptions often prevent families and communities from supporting adoptive families.

Some common adoption misconceptions include:

• Adopted children have more problems than biological children and are harder to raise.
  
• If a child does not instantly bond with the family there is something wrong with the family or the child.
  
• Adoption is second-best.

Read the responses to these and other common misconceptions and myths about adoption and find recourses for adoptive families online.

Labels: myths, misconceptions

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