15 Things Adoptive Parents Don't Want to Hear
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There's no denying that adopting a child brings a great deal of joy to a family. But with the elation comes some aggravation — mainly caused by people making rash and rude comments. While some inquiries are hidden under good intentions, others are openly insulting. Avoid an awkward situation and keep these comments from slipping out of your mouth. Source: HBO
It's a shame you didn't adopt a child from the US.
I'm sorry. I didn't realize that was a requirement. Source: Lifetime
I hope you did a closed adoption!
Why would I deprive my child of the chance to meet his birth parents? Source: PBS
Hopefully now you can have your own.
Yes, because that is the reason we decided to adopt! Source: Fox
How are you going to tell her?
We'll probably just post it on her Facebook page. Source: Warner Bros.
Are they "real" siblings?
Well they split their time between loving each other and fighting with one another, so I'd say they're pretty real. Source: Paramount Pictures
That's such a good thing you did.
Yeah. I'm really hoping this gets me some karma points. Source: ABC
What an easy way to have a baby.
If you call years of waiting and piles of paperwork easy, then yeah, piece of cake! Source: Sony Pictures
You wouldn't understand. You're not a real mom.
If showering a child with love and taking care of their every need doesn't make you a real mom, then you're right. But I'm still a mom! Source: FX