[KarynB]

Originally Posted by RavenSong

Okay, I have to admit that I'm confused. I don't understand how this thread could possibly be considered as "mocking" adoptive parents. From how I read the OP's questions, birthmoms were asked if placing their babies had made them stronger, better, or more tolerant.

Even if Jenna hadn't included the disclaimer in italics at the bottom of her post, why would this thread be seen as mocking APs? I think all three questions are very appropriate for birthmoms to consider and answer. Just because there's another thread on the AP forum asking the same questions doesn't mean there's any mockery on this forum, IMHO.

Hey Raven,

I thought that because this thread was posted in the general adoptive parents forum in the exact same words a day previous. I guess it seemed to me a strange question to ask birth moms, and so I honestly thought it was posted more to mock adoptive parents for thinking they are "better, stronger, etc" as a result of their parenting experiences. Again - all of the responses were 100% genuine, I just honestly thought the question was posted as a form of mockery. Totally my mistake (as I have said) but just wanted to clarify - as I have said I learn so much from coming to the birth mothers forums and just reading, but wouldn't be able to do it (for my own emotional welll being) if I thought adoptive parents were made fun of, etc. Hope that clarifies...