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I understand. It is hard to raise a child to be comforatbel being stared at when they are with their family. I feel the same way. My hubby and I are hopeing to foster /adopt and we want a child who will feel comfortable in our neighborhood. I have spent all my life trying to feel comfortable, I know what its like to be the odd one out. So, I think it is fair to give a child a home where he or she will always feel comfortable. You want your neighbors to be (safely) comfortable speaking to you and your child (not hiding their belongings as the kids grow up out of fear). You want your child to be able to play with neighbor kids, and not have parents tell their kids to stay away from your child becuase he or she is different. You want the best interest of your child. It is hard to raise a kid in that envirnment without them being hurt, or anrgy. I also wouldn't know enough about culture if they were interested, or role models that are positive for someone of a different cultural background. I don't mind working with kids of color, and wouldn't mind a temp placement, but would not feel comfortable trying to raise them to where they could easily find their place in society.
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