Why do people want to know their biological parents?

Many adult adoptees have actively searched to locate their Birth Mothers for different reasons. Some seek medical knowledge, others want to know more about their family history. But primarily, adoptees have a genuine curiosity of who their Birth Mother is; appearance, personality, abilities.

What rights do dads have to see their child?

Based on this a married fathers rights over a child include the rights to make decisions concerning the legal matters, as well as educational, health and welfare and religious matters. A father’s rights over a child will also require him to provide food, clothes and shelter for his child.

Do adopted children feel like their biological parents are themselves?

The research indicates that many adopted children feel this way, and may embark on a biological search even if they’ve had a positive experience with their adopted parents. I also wanted to explore the fantasy that my biological father was Al Pacino and my mother was Candace Bergen.

Why do adopted children search for birth parents?

Adopted children search for birth parents for all kinds of reasons. When they are mature enough to choose to find and meet their biological family, the search becomes a journey, to a deeper self-understanding and a confrontation with reality that can never be fully anticipated.

Should children be able to find out who their biological parents are?

If the child wants to search for and contact their biological parents, it should be encouraged – otherwise they will always wonder until it becomes too late to find out. Yes, only if they want to. Yes, of course children should be able to meet/know who their biological parents are.

Why do people give their children up for adoption?

They give them up with the hope that they will be adopted by a family that will love them and give them a good life. As years pass, biological parents mature and often yearn to see the child they gave away.