Week 1 Topic:

Adoption Issues and Nature vs Nurture

Adoption has become a more prevalent and supported method of beginning or continuing a family unit in our society. After reading pages 60-63 in your textbook and conducting your own research, answer the following questions regarding adoption and the emotional impact on the adopted child and family.

*What is the impact of nature and nurture in the development of an adopted child?
*Is there a difference in the effect on the child based on adoption in infancy vs. later childhood?
*What is the difference in open and closed adoption and what are the potential outcomes or benefits of each?