How to tell child about adoption

Q: We’ve just adopted an infant boy. We have tons of questions but one big one: When and how should we tell him that he was adopted?

Jim: Most experts agree that a child adopted at birth should be told about it from a very early age. This can start almost as soon as they’re capable of understanding language and should be a recurring theme throughout the growing-up years. Unfortunately, some parents feel

Unfortunately, some parents feel uncomfortable discussing the topic and thus avoid disclosing it to their child. Eventually, they’re faced with having to tell an older child something that’s been kept secret. This can undermine the child’s sense of security and may result in feelings of rejection or betrayal.