Should an adopted parents tell his adopted child about his biological parents?

Absolutely and the younger the better. Sure many concerns may arise but more so when they are older and not understanding why they were not with the biological parent. So the early and full truth would be best, this way the child will grow up to understand that although not with the biological parent at least they were with parents who loved them. My thinking is an adopted child is a child that was not aborted but kept.

I would say for sure, okay it may be hard for him to accept at first, but everyone has the right to know where they came from. It may cause heartache, but atleast he will know, and it should make him feel good after a while because he will know that he was wanted and looked after very well! And its better he hears it from them than a few years down the line when he comes across the papers.

My husband was adopted at birth and his adopted parents told him at a young age that he was adopted. It is important for the boy to know that he is adopted in order for him to know who he truly is. He may ask a lot of questions so it is important to to be honest with him and share everything he wants to know.

Yes of curse- somehow the truth will always come out. So he better hear it from his adopted mother than other people. It is always better to tell the truth when he is old enough to understand..

In my opinion, if the boy is already matured enough to understand how he came to be adopted, then they can tell him so. It is the right of the boy to know who his real parents are. Having grown up with his adoptive parents for quite a long time ,would make him love them more than his biological parents, so there's no need to worry for his change of heart.

I think that every adopted parent should tell the truth or the situation to a child as early as possible. Knowing one's origins is a vital aspect of building someone's identity. It also helps the child to cope with the reasons for adoption and to accept his situation without blaming his biological parents or think himself as an inferior in comparison to other children.

Hi Edna, This is a decision every adopted parent must decide depending on how he feels. But I think I would not only tell him but try to always know where the biological parents are, if I can. There are times when, for health reasons, you need help from your own flesh and blood. Take care!

Yes, he has the right to know--and the truth will always come out anyway. If the boy asks, then she should really tell him and be honest about it. The boy would have so much questions and stuff too.

Absolutely! It is absurd to think that the child won't eventually wonder why they aren't like their adopted parents. My biological father gave away his daughter at birth. I often wonder what it would be like to have grown up with her, I saw a photo of her recently and plan to contact her whether her adopted parents will be happy about it or not, she's 20 now. They can't do anything about it and it's my sister. I understand she may not want anything to do with me, but she might and it's worth a try. Back to your topic - if the parents haven't told her they will be the ones who look like fools.