Although the fact of being an adopted family should not be shocking in this day and age, for some “mean people,” it’s viewed as a perfect point of entry to wound and hurt—not necessarily because of the situation itself, but because bullies will use whatever ammunition they think may make the biggest impact on a would-be victim. I believe one of the best ways to prevent your child’s adoption from becoming a target for bullies is to make sure he is comfortable with his situation before someone else swoops in and makes it uncomfortable for him.