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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