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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I agree that you should leave it alone, but I would urge you to continue to keep the lines of communication open in a kind, nonjudgmental way.  As someone who has been in your sister's shoes . . . she may be feeling defensive, defeated, depressed or some combination of the above.  She may not want to talk about it because she is afraid of being judged, as in "Well what did you expect adopting a TODDLER from that kind of background?"  She is probably also scared about what she and her family will be facing when your niece hits puberty and the teenage years.  She may be feeling guilty about what effect the adoption has had on her other children.  If you can swing it, offer to take your niece out alone (without exposing your kids to her behavior) to give your sister a break.  It is very lonely to be in your sister's position---she needs all the love and support you can give her.    [/quote]

How did you handle Interaction with other children? Did you always supervise? [/quote]

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