The amazing Kristen Howerton over at www.rageagainsttheminivan.com has a great post today answering the question, "Is it okay to ask if someone's kids are adopted?" She makes a lot of great points, and there are even more handy tips in the comments. There were several factors/perspectives I hadn't considered, and I've read a lot of different blog posts on this issue.
Working in our church's Sunday school program, I am constantly tempted to squeal at a mom and exclaim "I love adoption! Let's get coffee! Read this book! Can I babysit your kids?" Luckily, because I am super shy with strangers, I restrain myself. Kristen gives some great suggestions on ways you can politely connect with folks without risking trauma or embarrassment for their kiddos. A great read, and one to pass along to friends and family members too!
On a related note, who are these people who ask wildly personal questions of strangers? And why does the grocery store seem to be their primary hunting ground?
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