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is it difficult to form an emotional bond with adopted children?
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Dr. Alfredo Garciaanswered
Pediatrics 56 years experience
Adopted child: Observations from adoptive paretns in my practice show that pure maternal and paternal love don't just come from biologic parents. Adoptive parents nurture, care, love, provide and raise their adopted children the same as biologic parents do.
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