Should I encourage my adopted child to seek out their birthparents?

Should I encourage my adopted child to seek out their birthparents?

Jennifer Perry (Executive Director, Children's Action Network) gives expert video advice on: How long does it take for my adopted child and I to become attached?; When do I tell my child he's adopted?; How should I answer my child's questions about adoption? and more...

You should really leave the decision of whether your adopted child wants to seek out their birth parents to the child. Some adopted children choose to seek out their birth parents, some don't. If your child does choose to seek out their birth parents, you should be available to help them with that process.