| Positive Language | Negative Language |
| Birthparent | Real parent |
| Biological parent | Natural parent |
| Birth child | Own Child |
| My child | Adopted child |
| Born to unmarried parents | Illegitimate |
| Terminate parental rights | Give up |
| Make an adoption plan | Give away |
| To parent | Adoptable child |
| Making contact with | Reunion |
| Parent | Adoptive parent |
| Permission to sign a release | Disclosure |
| Search | Track down parents |
| Child placed for adoption | Unwanted child |
| Court termination | Child taken away |
| Was adopted | Is adopted |
Positive language is so important for setting the stage for everyone, including children, parents, relatives, etc. This is just a short list of positive words to choose when talking with anyone about adoption.
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