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  1. haseli22
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    #1 24-Jan-2013, 12:24

    give a child up

    Dear native speakers,
    What does the underlined part mean?

    Giveing a child up for adoption has become a subject of debate.

    Thanks.
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    #2 24-Jan-2013, 12:43

    Re: give a child up

    Making him or her available for adoption, and thus forgoing the experience of raising a child.

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