Adoption is a powerful act of love. Many people see it as a way to give children a better life, especially when they don’t have anyone else to care for them. Recently, Nigerian cleric Apostle Emmanuel Okose shared his thoughts on the matter. While he agrees that adoption is a beautiful and kind thing to do, he strongly believes that telling the child they were adopted is not always the right choice.

According to him, some information can do more harm than good. He feels that telling a child they were adopted can confuse them and affect how they see themselves and the people they call parents. Apostle Okose says that many adoptive parents make the mistake of revealing this truth without thinking about how it may affect the child emotionally.

He questioned why anyone would want to bring up the child’s birth parents after years of love, sacrifice, and care. He believes the ones who raise a child, protect them, and love them every day are the real parents. In his view, there’s no need to give the child information that might damage their trust or mental health.

Not every child can handle the shock of being told they were adopted. While a few might accept it well, many others could feel broken or start to question their identity. Apostle Okose said some children might even feel their entire life has been a lie, just because of that one truth.

He also responded to those who might argue that honesty is always the best policy. His response was clear: not every truth needs to be shared. Some things are better left unsaid if they don’t help the child grow stronger or feel safer. He believes the most important thing is to make sure the child grows up with love, peace, and care, not confusion or pain.

Whether you agree or not, this message has sparked a lot of discussion. It raises a tough question for many parents — is it better to protect a child’s heart or to tell the whole truth, no matter the outcome?