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Why did the author’s family change the name of ‘Gotcha Day, to Family Day?

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Gotcha Day is often associated with annual rituals or celebrations, much like a birthday.The tradition, and especially the word gotcha, is considered offensive by some adoptees. therefore, they changed it to family day.





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