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Positive Language in Adoption

 

Below are the positive language terms to use in connection with the adoption of a child:

Traditional
language 		POSITIVE
LANGUAGE
Real parent Birth parent
Natural parent Birth parent
Own child Birth child  
Adopted child; Own child My child
Illegitimate Born to unmarried parents
Give up Terminate parental rights
Give away Make an adoption plan
To keep To parent
Adoptive parent Parent
Adoption triangle Adoption triad
An unwanted child Child placed for adoption
Handicapped child Child with special needs
Is adopted Was adopted

 

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Adoption Terminology