Adoption is a beautiful opportunity to provide children with loving homes and families with the children they so desperately want to include in their home and family. It’s a win-win. It benefits everyone. Yet somehow there are still many people out there who manage to take notice that an adoption has occurred, assume it’s their business and feel free to make the most ridiculous observations and horrendous comments. It’s unavoidable and since being blindsided almost never helps anyone deal with a negative situation in a more positive manner, it can be helpful to know just what ignorant comments about adoption you are bound to hear.
10 Ignorant Comments About Adoption You Are Bound to Hear:
But you can’t really love them like your OWN child. …show more content…
They often occur in a public setting. They also often occur right in front of the adopted children themselves. They are hurtful and rude. They are thoughtless and cruel. Yet it’s important to remember that people do not say these things to be mean. They say them because they are ignorant, they haven’t thought about this issue before and say the first thing that pops into their head or they simply aren’t thinking in the moment and accidentally broached a topic that does require thought.
This is why it’s important to take notice of them. Words are strong. They carry power. We all have to decide whether or words will be weapons or tools. If you decide to use your words as tools – do so wisely. Use them to respond appropriately and intelligently to any “ignorant comments” you come up against in the future. After all, the best way to teach your children to cope with ignorant adoption questions and comments is to show them how.
If you have concerns or questions about adoption in Arizona, please get in touch with one of the experienced adoption lawyers at Arizona Family Law Attorneys. We would love to assist you in any way we
10 Ignorant Comments About Adoption You Are Bound to Hear:
But you can’t really love them like your OWN child. …show more content…
They often occur in a public setting. They also often occur right in front of the adopted children themselves. They are hurtful and rude. They are thoughtless and cruel. Yet it’s important to remember that people do not say these things to be mean. They say them because they are ignorant, they haven’t thought about this issue before and say the first thing that pops into their head or they simply aren’t thinking in the moment and accidentally broached a topic that does require thought.
This is why it’s important to take notice of them. Words are strong. They carry power. We all have to decide whether or words will be weapons or tools. If you decide to use your words as tools – do so wisely. Use them to respond appropriately and intelligently to any “ignorant comments” you come up against in the future. After all, the best way to teach your children to cope with ignorant adoption questions and comments is to show them how.
If you have concerns or questions about adoption in Arizona, please get in touch with one of the experienced adoption lawyers at Arizona Family Law Attorneys. We would love to assist you in any way we