From the point of view a bmum (now in reunion) if my bson's parents had known the true version of why he was placed it probably wouldn't have bothered me if they had given a simple (editted) version why I relinquished him. I'm not sure exactly what they were told, if anything, or how close to the truth it was. In my case I was continually pressured into him being adopted by my parents until I gave in despite being in a position that I was capable of looking after him. The best advice I can give is if you do answer the question then keep to the facts but keep it simple as that way you're respecting their privacy while still being honest.
Philippa
