Adoption Language

The way we talk, and the words we choose, say a lot about what we think and value. When we use positive adoption language, we say that adoption is a way to build a family just as birth is.

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Respectful adoption language - a rebuttal to the article by Patricia Johnston.

Adoption Language. The way we talk about adoption has evolved over time as we become more aware of the complexities of our relationships and the way children and adults react to words, nuances, and connotations.

Appropriate adoption language. ... by Pat Johnston, author of Adoption is a Family Affair. Understanding a bias usually creates an interest in helping others understand it and end it.

Unsolicited Comments. How to deal with unwelcome comments from others regarding your adoption.... Positive Adoption Language. A list of positive and negative adoption words to help convey the true meaning of adoption....

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