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Parenting Your Adopted Teenager

Series: Factsheets for Families

Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway.

Year Published: 2009

7 - Summary

Despite the challenges, raising adopted teenagers can be very rewarding. With clear communication, supervision, guidance, and support, parents can help their teenagers prepare for healthy, happy, and productive adulthoods. Parents who respect their teens' histories and birth families will foster strong and lasting relationships with their young adult sons and daughters.

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