What is your opinion on adoption search and reunion?

As someone who was adopted, I believe adopted children, like myself, should have the right to search for and find our birth parents when we reach adulthood. I think it gets a little more iffy when it is the birth parents doing the searching. I have not yet taken the steps to find my birth parents but will do so some day, especially since I know (from unidentifying information) that I had brothers and sisters. Honestly, I think it is good for both the adopted children and birth parents and is sometimes even necessary when there may be issues about health and hereditary problems.

Being a foster parent and not seeing much of the parents "relinquishing" their rights...it's more like their rights are terminated and they have no choice but give up their kids...I was undecided about this one as it depends on the circumstance. I mean, if I was in this type of situation I would truly hope that I would want "what is in the best interest of the child" rather than what I want!

My sister and I were separated at her birth 60 years ago and just reunited last October. Thanks to her 'brother' being able to access her adoption records. Oh what a blessed reunion it was. I cannot yet believe how much alike we are after not having ever known one another.

I think it is every childs right to know their biological parents and the choice should be left up to them. Pespecvtive adoptive parents should be prepared for that as well when thinking about adopting.

I believe that should be decided upon on an individual circumstances. Each adoption situation is different. Dont use a general "umbrella" answer to cover all adoptee's/

Take Care

In my opinion everybody should have the right to know their heritage and their medical information, I also think birthmothers deserve to know the faith of their children.

I live in Denmark and we have open records for adoptees but not for birthparents, in my opinion the right should be equal for both parts.

I am adoptee that found my birth mom just before she died. I would have always wondered about her if I hadn't. Sometimes it doesn't work out too well for people but you have to be prepared for that before you start searching.

My adopted daughter has always known her birth family.

I just feel every case is different and has to be looked at that way

Thanks Theresa. You are a wealth of information!