Adoption should be a journey of love, but for some families in Tamil Nadu, it turns into a struggle. Explore the factors driving the return of adopted children and the vital role of counseling in fostering lasting bonds.
In Tamil Nadu, a troubling trend has emerged where some families are choosing to return adopted children, and this decision is often rooted in a variety of complex factors. Families have reported challenges such as difficulties in adjusting to the new family dynamics, concerns regarding the child’s health, and personal issues like marital discord or financial instability.
Since the year 2020, approximately twelve parents have made the difficult choice to return children they had legally adopted, highlighting a significant concern within the adoption framework. To address these issues, the social welfare department has implemented counselling services aimed at supporting parents in their efforts to maintain these relationships, alongside established protocols designed to make the dissolution of adoptions a rare occurrence.
The adoption process itself is thorough, requiring a comprehensive home study report, assessments of the prospective parents’ physical and mental health, and evaluations of their financial stability to ensure they are prepared for the responsibilities of parenthood.
However, adopted children often grapple with adaptive challenges stemming from their early, potentially traumatic experiences, which can manifest as behavioral problems. Experts in psychiatry stress the critical need for thorough screening of children prior to adoption and a deep understanding of their backgrounds to mitigate the risk of future complications.
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