Birthparents on Their Minds

Adolescents’ thoughts and questions may become more intense because identity formation is one of the main developmental tasks of adolescence. Teens try to figure out who they are by comparing themselves- their values and beliefs, strengths/challenges, interests/talents- to their parents. To answer the question, “Who am I?” teens who were adopted must integrate information and history from two sets of parents. Read the full article by the Center for Adoption Support and Education here.