https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/05/11/ask-amy-it-was-a-stupid-mistake-long-ago-and-i-dont-see-a-reason-to-tell-my-children/

Dear Amy: Fifty-five years ago, when I was young and stupid, I had a child out of wedlock and placed the baby up for adoption.

Fast-forward to now. I am married to a different man and have a 48-year-old daughter and a 38-year-old son and two grandchildren.