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Originally Posted by GirlySports
Is the issue in Canada, that I've heard some people I know who considered adopting, that adoption in Canada is open? Meaning the relationship is known by all and the adopting parents are afraid of conflicts down the road? Looking for real parents, real parents demanding the child back etc...
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Define "known by all"? The names are accessible by the adoptive parents and the birth family, if that's what you mean.
But it doesn't necessarily mean much, how "open" the adoption is depends on the two parties involved. Some parents like having the birth mother in their child's lives. Some don't, and are under no obligation to do so or to allow contact. I haven't heard that it's a big deal or causes any real issues either way. "Real" parents demanding their child back is pretty much a myth, though, they have about as much say in the matter as you would demanding custody of your neighbour's child.
Maybe it's slightly more common in the US, but the nature of most adoptions in Canada means it would never be a consideration by the time the child is adopted. Keep in mind, there is a lot of time spent trying to ensure the child stays with their birth parents or extended family. By the time an "outsider" is an option, those options have usually failed.