Nature or nurture?

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Just read some Daily Mail articles about adoption, wish I hadn't. One about an adoption that completely broke down and the APs split up and gave the child back and another that talks about how adoption has changed over the years and how now most adopted children are all challenging and most have some sort of difficulty later in life - undiagnosed FAS, ADHD, ADD, attachment issues, violence and so on.

Just wondered what people's thoughts are on this subject? Is it true? With enough love and affection can you really turn an adopted child's life around for the better or are they all scarred for life?

Have you thought you could turn a child's life around but then struggled to cope or had any regrets?

That ok, I thought that was the case but didn’t want you to think I was dismissing what you’re saying cos it’s all worthwhile and really important. I’m involved in developing trauma informed practice and discussions are happening more abd more which is so good to see.

@jellycatspyjamas no, honestly, I didn't think you were dismissive at all, I just saw it as discussion. Are you able to link any videos or articles by Judith Herman which you think are particularly good? I would be especially interested in what she has to say about recovery and therapies.