Referencing the community,
family or person that is supportive to someone (usually a minor) but not biologically related to them.
Like a minor being raised by someone, who is not their biological parent. A situation of a person or people that love an individual enough to give them love, food, shelter, guidance, monetary support and sometimes support beyond 18 years of age. It takes a village to raise us all and thou you may not be their biological
family, you are part of the loving village raising them! It can be awkward to the
child if you introduce them as one of your children (this is my daughter/son) but worse if you need to explain why they are in your care (this is a
child living with me for
random reasons). In a world of titles and a need to understand how we connect, this word communicates you are raising this
child in your heart and, likely your, home but they are not your biological child. In a word, this offers a quick explanation, of this "new" child'
s connection, to those who may be confused by the child being with you or part of your new responsibilities.
Hi! I'd like you to meet Shiane, my villalogical
child. We are shopping for a big family dinner we are hosting.
Or in a situation with someone, you know well, who doesn't know the
child....
Hi! I'd like you to meet Shiane, this is my villalogical
child I have been telling you about.
