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My family has two black children adopted (5,11) as well as two older boys in there twenties who are my step sons. The attitude of my husbands biological sons has helped my children a lot. They always welcomed and accepted the two younger children. We live in very white area (Vermont) so we work hard to find other families of color to do things with, and are active in adoption groups. It is a tough balance-but don't assume that the world will be color blind. I have found that racism is alive and well and living in every community in the US. My children have experienced prejudice and I often need people of color to help me give them the tools they need to protect themselves. I have been welcomed by Black students at a local college who helped me with everything from hair care to explaining the KKK. My kids are well and thriving.Your children are young and the best thing you can do know is teach them to be proud and strong and to love each other. There is a great book by a husband and wife team their last name is Hopson. I believe the title is Different and Wonderful: Raising Black children in a racist society. Good luck the path you have choosen is not an easy one, but the kids are worth the work...Pammuppet@hotmail.com
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