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Discovering one’s sense of self, or identity, is the job of all adolescents. But for those who were adopted, the task is more complex: “How can I know who I am without knowing where I came from?” they may wonder. This is why some teen adoptees start talking about searching for and meeting their birth parents.
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“ I wonder what life will be like for my sons when they become Latino men. Will they constantly be asked to verify their legal status? Will they be criticized for 'taking the jobs' of their peers? ”
Q: "We adopted a child who spent her first year in an institutional setting. Our doctor is urging us to wean her from her bottle, but I essentially have to force-feed her to get her to eat even one Cheerio. Any thoughts?"
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