A letter from a parent to the US Donor Conceived Council asked a question which may well resonate with many families:

What if our child doesn’t seem to be remotely interested in information or connecting with half siblings, despite our efforts?

The therapist encourages parents in this situation to keep the lines of communication open and the conversation going over time – it’s also worth bearing in mind that everyone’s different and not all children will be curious, even as they get older! Generally speaking, questions do tend to wax and wane over time as children develop and mature and their understanding increases – and as they grow up, interest levels (and how they feel about things) change. As parents, you might also find that your own thoughts and feelings about DC-related issues take a different turn, as you discuss and explore them together from a new perspective.