Since transracial adoption is something we are very open to, I found this necessary to post. I came across this story/article recently and found this interesting and disturbing at the same time.
http://www.npr.org/2011/05/11/136208967/transracial-adoptions-raise-parenting-dilemmas#commentBlock
It addresses how to parent transracially adopted children and how they identify in society. My main issue with this is why does everything have to be white OR black?
Why can't we celebrate our differences and uniquenesses? Why can't we just parent children (white, black, brown, yellow, blue) with love and honesty?
Regardless of color of skin, even though it is a matter of fact and should be openly discussed, we should parent the best we can - love, be honest, educate and expose our children to the world.
Colorblindness is not the answer on how to parent transracial children, however color should not be the focus of the family, nor how the family is defined. Multiracial families are all unique and will handle issues differently. If we parent wholeheartedly, we will hopefully produce young adults ready for the world and be a step closer to a more accepting culture.
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