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Originally Posted by JoEvans
Just like I tell my daughters, color doesn't matter.
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This is a great idea...in theory...but in our society...color matters...BIG TIME! Ask anyone who is not white if society feels that color doesn't matter. I think one of the most important things to consider before transracially adopting is that (A) your child WILL experience racism throughout their life and you will have to help them navigate through that and (B) your family, by being multiracial, is now a minority in society and will be viewed as such.
I have a great list of articles on transracial adoption that I'll add later...it's bookmarked on my work computer.
It is a big decision to make. My husband and I are CC and adopted two AA children 15 months ago. There are still moments where I feel a sense of panic like "Wow...are we going to do this right? Are we going to be able to provide them with both the ethnic pride and the emotional armor they need to manage in our society."
It can be a scary, but also a very wonderful journey. I love being part of a a multicultural family and wouldn't have it any other way. Just make sure you have a supportive community and circle to help you.
Best of luck to you!