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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a developmental question...........my child is entering first grade.  She has always know that she was adopted as a baby; we have told her story about the day she was born, etc. since birth.  It is a "fact" to her, but recently she asked to see a picture of her birthmother, which was totally fine.  We looked a pictures, told her mothers story, etc. and that was the end of the discussion.  Until she began expressing thoughts that she is not loved as much as her siblings, etc. My question is, how much can a six year old understand cognitively at this age???  What can the handle emotionally???  Anyone been down this road???  Have any good books to suggest??[/quote]

I just think that a first grader is too young to understant all that.
I am adopted since a newborn.But my parents told me about my story when I was about 9-10 years old.
Before that is too early I think.[/quote]

I disagree.  I was adopted as an infant, and I always knew that I was adopted.  I think it helped me that it was never a secret...it was just a fact of life.  I think your daughter is just processing this information and seeking reassurance that you love her with all your heart.  [/quote]

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