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Originally Posted by BethanyB

I can't really see why any transracial family would NOT want more education on the topic. I would welcome anything that would make me a better parent to my kids.

I agree. I have always welcomed the education. I read. I talk. I took the classes. I ask all the dumb questions. I live in a racially diverse area. I make a point that my child knows children of all races. She is young (3) so we are right at the beginning still. I want the education. My sister doesn't do any of those things. I don't dispute that my daughter needs more from me because I decided to adopt transracially. But if we are talking about the impact that growing up in a transracial family has on the child then I guess I would argue that my sister should have the same responsibility towards her daughter as I have to mine, adopted or by birth. Adoption and birth are separate things, I just wish I had an argument for my sister that she would listen to as to why it is going to be important to know more about race and culture for her daughter.

Sorry, a little off topic.
Samantha