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When Kids Deny Their Adoption

During the preteen years, some children deny their adoption as a defense mechanism. Here's how to deal and help them through it.

by Jayne Schooler

TAGS: Behavior & Discipline, Preteens, Talking with Kids About Adoption

• Ages & Stages
• Parenting
• Preteens

May 30, 2016

It’s not uncommon for preteens to pretend they weren’t adopted, in an effort to not be different.

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