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Forging An Identity

Questions about their independence and identity can create tension between you and your child. Understanding and encouraging this journey will deepen your bond.

by Mary Watkins, Ph.D.

TAGS: Birth Culture, Development & Learning, Racial Identity, Talking About Race, Talking with Kids About Adoption, Teens, Transracial Adoption

June 1, 2007

The search for identity can be a trying time for any teen

Don’t despair; these struggles can actually deepen your bond.

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