Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statement 6. The four statements are jumbled up and form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six taken together.

(1) Adoption used to be treated as a family secret to be withheld as long as possible. (A) Parents were often advised against discussing the situation. (B) People believed that once the child's personality was formed, then it could be done. (C) In practice, it seldom worked out well. (D) Almost invariably, a friend or relative spilled out the beans. (6) This often has a degenerating effect on the child.