African American kids adopted by white parents

I see nothing wrong with a white couple adopting an black baby..and I am black...Skin color should not matter if a child needs a home...What able black couples adopting black babies...or for the matter any different race and nationality adopting a baby of a different race. When do u draw the line...Children are children and race should play no part in a part wanting to care for them...

I think that anyone should be able to be a family. I am white myself, and know next to nothing of the things you are talking about, that you would need to know to raise an African American child. If I were to choose to adopt, which is not likely to happen, I would be sure to learn all I could of that child's culture, history, etc. My husband is half Filipino, which makes 2 of my children a quarter. Not quite the same thing as being full Filipino, but we make sure to join in the Filipino groups where we live. That way the kids will be able to learn about their ancestors & where they came from. I think another reason so many people adopt children of different races (especially white people) is that it is easier to adopt a child from another country. Adoptable children are in smaller supply here than they are in other countries. Once again, if I were to adopt, I would want to help out a child that is in a less fortunate situation.

honestly I think it shouldent matter. As long as the child is placed into a loving home where the parents can provide for the child thant I dont see a problem. Styling hair and culture anyone can learn.

OH OH OH I LOVE THIS TOPIC!!! and I'll tell you why.... I'm a mixed race woman (1/2 Polish, 1/2 West Indian) and I was adopted by a VERY white British couple back in the 70s in Canada and I have to tell you all the other crap they put me through aside, I have serious issues with how they handled my race being differnet to theirs... Not only were jokes made at my expense but I was actually DENIED knowing about my heritage when I would ask questions because *get this* I "had no right to betray" my adoptive family and "how dare" I even ask :-/ ...I grew up being treated like i was basically white which believe it or not is SO DAMAGING..all the name calling from my peers, all the jokes and cruel comments about me being "white washed" etc etc...it was horrible...My mother (who is a flippin wingnut) has even gone as far as to say things like how my son is spitting image of her nephew and how they look a like etc etc which is physically impossible for starters and quite frankly extremely insulting to me and my bloodline not to mention my kids bloodline ya know... I'm all for ppl adopting outside their race..I have absolutely NO PROBLEM with that BUT If someone IS goin to do that...NEVER EVER deny that child his/her heritage...its wrong, its cruel and its actually painful especially when the difference in race is SO obvious....

I think that it depends on the reason for adopting. I think it is better to be adopted by a family of a different ethnicity than to be left in the system. I also think that your opinion is rather harsh and ill founded (segregated parts) is not your whole point about segregating? keeping the "AA" (I dislike that term) with "AA"? now, I have heard some people say that they want to adopt and are determined to adopt "AA" children. They mentioned that the reason they wanted "AA" children specifically was because "they are SO cute" I am absolutely against adoption of a specific ethnicity on the grounds of aesthetics.

I find there is nothing wrong with adopting a black, white or whatever color it may be but I do think that whomever adopts other cultures should take the time to learn their culture and their style of living just so that child can feel more at home and they can learn from one another, I think it is awesome that people adopt different colors and nationalities and I would do it in a heart beat but would defiantly do research on their culture and become more aware of their beliefs and background and all those important details etc. You did make a very good point though and I respect that. -Lora

Parents having their own biological child also have no idea what is ahead of them. We all learn on the job, nothing on earth can prepare you for that. An open and loving mind is what any adoptive parent needs, the childs colour has nothing to do with it. Providing the parent is willing to provide and nuture that childs spirit they will take care of minor details like hair care.

A little harsh on the people adopting, aren't you? Shouldn't we just be thankful these children are getting a home regardless of race. I have some white friends who adopted a black child. he does not live a sheltered life, being exposed as you say to other black people only on tv. I don't know where you live, but if it's in an area where white families refuse to have diversified friends and only attend segregated events, I would move.

What I think is that you have an extremely racist outlook. These children need a kind loving home and the white adoptive parents will probably give them that. I have a mixed race child in my family - she in fact has a great grandmother who was related to Martin Luther King. We have learned to cope with her hair etc. and she is beautiful and loved tremendously. People with your outlook certainly should not be working in adoption.

I also see no reason why white families should not be able to adopt black children. If this is happening, maybe their should be classes offered to the adoptive parents about the care of hair, and emotional attachments to their own ethnicity. Maybe these families are just unsure of where to go, and what to do. I have some friends who are white, who adopted a bi-racial little girl and she is beautiful. But, the adoptive parents made sure that they knew beforehand some of the tricks and rules in maintaining their daughters hair. Maybe this should be a mandatory thing when the adoption process is going through.

I don't know where you're getting your information from but it is seriously flawed. One of the main things that courts and social services isnsit on is that the child be taught about their culture and heritiage from whatever parents they have. White,black,hispanic or other wise. I have seen interracial addoptions and foster care, I have also seen the paper work required for such things. There are many stipulations on how that child is to be rasied and taught. So no they aren't just taught about their culture through tv. As far as hair maintenance that isn't that hard. My children are bi-racial and frankly they know are taught about both cultures. Not just one. There are just as many black people who dont know aobut their own background and histroy as there are white people who do. So to sit and say that just because a white couple decieds to adopt a black child it is not going to know where it came from is just pure BS.

if its a good home I don't think it makes any diffrens you could argure there would be a culture issue but other than that I think its all good

I actually think the trend is just that: A trend. Yuppies see celebrities do it and they do it. These people are generally liberals and have difficulty thinking for themselves.