RAD And Adoption

Posted on April 13, 2010 
Filed Under Focus on the Family, Life, Orphan Care, Parenting

I think this is an insightful, balanced and very good article about the realities of RAD – Reactive Attachment Disorder, which likely was a factor in the story of the adopted Russian boy who was returned to that country. For those parents who struggle with RAD, there is often a lot of guilt, condemnation and misunderstanding…and little empathy (see some of the comments).

And if you’re interested in more info, here’s a great series of articles about adopted children, including handling difficult situations.

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