Words Do Matter! Postive Adoption Language


© Susan Ward
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Mar 22, 2001


I want people to think that parenting a child who was adopted is the same as parenting a biological child—some days are great and some days are challenging!

All in all, I want Hannah to be as loved and revered as any daughter, granddaughter, friend, and student should be. The words that describe her, both spoken and unspoken, should be respectful and positive, just as we would like ourselves to be described.

Yes, words do matter!

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2.   Mar 23, 2001 12:29 PM
As an adoptive mom I hank you. To read my adoption articles too, go to: http://www.themestream.com/articles/391604

Kay Green ...

-- posted by kaygreen
1.   Mar 22, 2001 8:52 PM
Another great article, Susan--thought-provoking and well-written.

However, as a former teacher, I question the wishes that you express in this paragraph:

I want her teachers to say, "Bring a ...

-- posted by rahunter_nf



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