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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]that fact does not mean that talking about adoption in general is somehow private or something to be ashamed of. [/quote]

You are mixing up me and the OP. I still don't get how or why you equate privacy to shame.

No one here is ashamed of anything. The question should be why do you feel so compelled to babble on?
A child constantly being made to explain their differences takes a toll on their self confidence. Just let them be kids.

Of course issues of adoption, race ect are to be discussed openly and often with family and friends.

I just object to have teaching moment with every random passerby-er

WISE UP should also be used by APs

[quote]They actively [b]CHOOSE[/b][u] how to respond.

W = WALK AWAY, or ignore what you hear.
I = [b]IT’S PRIVATE, I do not have to share information with anyone, and I can say that appropriately, even to adults.[/b]
S = SHARE SOMETHING about my adoption story, but I can think carefully about what I want to let others know.
E = EDUCATE OTHERS about adoption in general, for example, I can talk about how adoption works today, successful adoptees, inaccurate information in the media, etc. I know a lot about it.[/quote][/quote]

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