I thought it would be helpful to share some of the positive adoption lingo with any "Newbies" out there. These are some of the things Abrazo teaches at orientation. I also can remember some terms from the forum that I was unfamiliar with in the beginning.
Positive Language/Negative Language
Birthparent/Real Parent
My child/Adopted child
Terminate parental rights/Give up
Make an adoption plan/Give away
To parent/To keep
Was adopted/Is adopted
Here are some of the abreviations used on the forum:
AP - adoptive parent (AM & AF)
BP - birthparent (BP & BF) - contrary to my initial guess when I was new, BP is
not the "Bowel Movements" of newly adopted children
...Well, I am starting to go blank. Any other forumites able to add to the list?
I think a mom is mom no matter if she gave birth or adopted same with the father.
Both sides take part in caring,loving and supporting their child.
Personally with me i just feel lucky that my son will know that i am his "birthmom".
But this is just my opinion on the whole lingo thing.
Positive Adoption Language
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I think a mom is mom no matter if she gave birth or adopted same with the father.
Both sides take part in caring,loving and supporting their child.
Personally with me i just feel lucky that my son will know that i am his "birthmom".
But this is just my opinion on the whole lingo thing.