And I guess we disagree on what's important. Because I don't think your genetic makeup is more important than the people raising you. I think your parents are more important than your sire and dam.
In the case of adoption, the original birth certificate is sealed and a new one drawn up with the adoptive parents on it. The birth certificate IS the form where the state records the parents of children.
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Yes, I see where you're going.
Date: 2004-07-19 08:37 am (UTC)In the case of adoption, the original birth certificate is sealed and a new one drawn up with the adoptive parents on it. The birth certificate IS the form where the state records the parents of children.