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Adolescents are learning to individuate and separate from their parents in dress, behavior in establishing their independence.
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False
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They do not struggle to integrate their biological and adoptive family traits and characteristics.
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False
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They can be distant and neediness at times, this is normal for their age.
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False
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Unplanned pregnancies may occur, to fill in the many 'unknowns' of their story and how they were conceived.
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False
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The feeling, 'the loss of control of not knowing' their birth family is often projected at the adoptive parents, also called displaced anger.
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False
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Teens do not have a desire to search for their birth families.
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False
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'Why do I feel different from everyone else?' is a common question for adopted teens. They need empathy, validation, and gentle collaboration.
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False
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Number 8?
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False
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Teach teens WISE UP and TIP to help them respond if someone asks them if they are adopted.
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False
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Utilizing a Candle Ritual helps a teen honor, identify and connect with their psychological and emotional connection to their birthparents.
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False