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Myth 7: A child doesn't really need a father. Studies show that children benefit from having positive, nurturing parents who can provide positive male and female role models. Two-parent families—where fathers take their responsibilities seriously can be vital to a healthy childhood and strong family. Relationships, self-esteem, and achievement all can be positively affected when a child is able to grow up in a two-parent, loving home. Myth 8: No one can love a child as much as the birth mother can. Adoptive parents can love their child as fully and selflessly as biological parents. Good parenting is a matter of unconditional love and acceptance, consistently nurturing and caring in a way that puts the needs of the child first. Source: Reprinted with permission from Bethany Christian Services. |
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© 2009 Beginnings Counselling & Adoption Services of Ontario Inc.
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