Following are a few of the common open adoption myths, as well as the realities behind them.

1. Open Adoption Myths

2. Open adoption will confuse children.
Open adoption undermines the adoptive family’s parental
authority.

3. Open adoption will damage a child’s relationship with their
adoptive families.

4. Open adoption makes it more difficult for birth parents to
move on.

5. Open adoption can benefit everyone involved in an
adoption by opening up lines of communication and contact
among them. By setting aside the common myths
surrounding open adoption, you can more effectively
determine if an open adoption might be right for you.
Understanding the truths behind misconceptions such as
the ones discussed above can help you to not only be more
comfortable pursuing open adoption yourself, but also help
you to more confidently embrace it as the valuable
arrangement it can be for your child and their birth parents.