"Children who do not have open donors but have an open dialogue with their parents tend to fare well. Sharing your child's story can be difficult and lead parents to delay telling."
"Practicing your child's story can help ease the discomfort that often comes with using donor conception. Disclosing 'early and often' advocates for discussing a child's origins even when they are in the crib, or in utero."
"Adoption agencies often told parents 'not to tell' or at least not to share any details about their child's birth parents. These adult children later shared that having this information kept from them led to identity confusion, distrust, and sometimes anger toward their parents."
Research indicates that children benefit from open discussions about their origins, particularly in donor conception. Early and frequent communication helps integrate this information into their identity. Historical experiences of adopted children reveal that secrecy can lead to identity confusion and distrust. Unlike past practices, modern parents, including single and LGBTQIA+ individuals, tend to share more with their children. The 'early and often' approach encourages parents to discuss complex concepts from infancy, easing discomfort and fostering understanding.
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