foster child/adopted child

Philippines
June 24, 2008 4:20am CST
my 14 year old adopted boy runs away from home. He comes home after several weeks, and I continue to give parental advise for him to understand. He seems to seeking for something, please help and advise.
1 response
@jammyt (2818)
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
My two cents worth, I think what they are really seeking for is assurance and acceptance. Assurance that even if they are adopted, that they will still be treated as the real child. Acceptance ... that he will be accepted as a real child of the family even if he is adopted. Talk to him. make him feel that he is really loved even if he is adopted. I'm sure things will work out well.
• Philippines
25 Jun 08
acceptance, friendship, bonding is extended to him. however, there is restlessness in him. I once asked him directly, if there is a longing or a inner search of his beginnings, he says no. But I can sense his deep longing for answers.