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Myth: Birth parents are selfish or they would not place their baby in an adoptive home.
Fact: Women who make an adoption plan are courageous and unselfish as they are putting their child’s needs above their own. Choosing an adoptive plan allows a child to have a stable, loving family. This selfless choice is an act of love and a sign of maturity.
Myth: No one can love a child as much as the birth parents.
Fact: Adoptive parents can love a child as much as biological parents. The overwhelming majority of adoptive families cannot imagine loving a child more than the ones God has given to them through adoption.
Myth: Adopted children grow up to be maladjusted.
Fact: Research supports that adopted children are similar to non-adopted children in frequency of mental illness and delinquency. Adopted children are placed in families that have positive attitudes and high values, and therefore the children benefit from this environment.
Myth: A birth mother will regret her adoption decision for the rest of her life.
Fact: Adoption does involve a grieving process for the birth parents. However, birth mothers who choose adoption based on the best interests of their child and themselves have the satisfaction of knowing they made a positive choice for their child’s future.
Myth: People will look down on me for placing my child in an adoptive home.
Fact: Some people will be critical of your decision, but many will respect your courage and love. Remember, the decision is yours to make.
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