Would you reach out to your biological parents if you are adopted?

[Quinten]

If you were adopted, and never knew your parents, would you ever try to search and or reach out to them? I did for my father, who left my mom and I ages ago. I was able to find him on facebook around 10 years ago, and we were able to make a connection. I at first didn't want to, but I wanted to meet him anyway. I wanted to know why he left us. He never really gave a clear answer, but I think it was money. He didn't have the money to support us, so figured he would bounce. 

I'm glad I met him, but I am still a bit mad about how he left us. I was too young to remember him as a kid, but my mom struggled a lot. If he was around, he could have helped support us as well. But, I moved on from that and I try to see him every so often. 

Anyway, would you try to find your parent(s)? 

[James]

I didn't seek out meeting my biological dad but I did get the opportunity years ago. It was the one and only time I met the guy and we had a cup of coffee. 

I don't know it didn't make me feel any different then before I met the guy. 

My real dad is the person that spent time with me and raised me. I would be more prone to meet a sibling I never met if I was ever in the situation again instead of the parents that did nothing to support or guide me as I was growing up. 

[Emma]

In am not sure if I would. I guess if I felt like something was missing in my life, I might. It really depends. I think for medical reasons it is beneficial to know the health and stuff of your parents. But emotionally? I guess that would depend like I said.

[Damon]

I think it depends on the person. Some people want to meet their biological parents to find out why they put their child up for adoption or gave their child up. I understand some cases where parents don't think they can care for the child, so they put the child up for adoption. I think it is great that people want to meet their biological parents though. 

The only time I wouldn't, is if it was an abusive parent, or someone who was an awful person in general. 

[Ella]

I can't answer this without experiencing it. I do have a friend who was adopted. She doesn't know either of her biological parents but she said she never had a desire for it because her family, the couple who adopted her, those are her real parents in her eyes.