2006-11-08 08:42:09 · 12 answers · asked by Zahro k 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I think that they should be able to track their actual blood family solely on the basis of knowing family medical problems. How many times have you had a doctor ask you "Does your family have a history of diabetes?" or some other illness.
Who knows what kinds of genetic problems could be in your family that you do not know of? When the adopted children grow up and have kids, they will also need to know more about their family history.
2006-11-08 08:47:27 · answer #1 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The adoptive parents always have a copy, unless it was damaged or stolen. There are many reasons for this The adoptive child has the right to petition the clerk of the courts of the county in which they were born upon their 18th birthday for the records. It is their right to have information regarding where they came from.
2006-11-08 16:48:11 · answer #2 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 17 and is adopted. I took her home from the hospital when she was born. When she turned 15 I introduced her to her real parents. She is still with me. I guess if the adoption is an open one there should be no problem. Closed adoptions are another story and are designed to protect the children and their new parents.
2006-11-08 16:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by Bob P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states, the records are closed and may only be opened by court order. The records get sealed to protect both the birth parents and adoptive parents. Most adoptees would want access to their records because they feel they have a right to know where they came from. I agree that once an adoptee reaches 18, he/she should be allowed access.
2006-11-09 08:17:41 · answer #4 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my understanding...according to my brother-in-law, who's adopted an adopted child cannot see the records of sealed adoption papers unless the birth parent's allow it.
2006-11-08 16:44:38 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the birth parents allow it the child has the right to look at them when they turn 18, however is up to the adoptive parents to show it to them any time before that.
2006-11-08 17:20:39 · answer #6 · answered by audrey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told I was adopted when I needed a birth certificate to join the navy, and all my parents had were adoption papers....I am 66yrs old and still would like to know the situation surrounding my being let go by my real parents...I probably will never know...
2006-11-08 16:45:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the right age and time, yes. Everyone has the right to know where they come from. Though I can understand a parent feeling insecure about showing the child the records because they are afraid the kid will leave them to find their biological parents.
2006-11-08 16:46:17 · answer #8 · answered by Kaity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think adoptive children should be able to see their own adoption records so if they find out later they would be mad or disappointed.
2006-11-08 16:45:51 · answer #9 · answered by kayster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you are asking if it is alright for them to see the records, and if so, I would have to say, why? What they really need to know is that you are the parent now, and that you will give them all of the things they need in life until they are old enough to take care of themself. Once they are of lega consenting age it wouldn't hurt them to know things, so that they can find out what is in the family medical background, but for no other reason do they need to see or know what is in the documents.
2006-11-08 16:55:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋