Do you have any advice for parents of children who are another race/ethnicity/cultural background? In what ways can we promote her self-esteem as a black person and an adopted person? What did your family do (or not do) for you?
I am white, my husband is Filipino, and our daughter (3) is African-American.
2007-09-19 09:38:06 · 7 answers · asked by GeminiVirgo1971 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
First off, I think it is wonderful that you adopted a child of a different race...especially a black child because statistics show that they aren't getting adopted as frequently as other races =)...Second I would strongly suggest having her learn as much about her culture and both your husband and yours as much as possible. Third, always let her know that she is loved. Good Luck
2007-09-19 09:45:40 · answer #1 · answered by Jypcee 5000 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you were adopted in a country during definite racial divisions then I'd say you'd have some "white privileges" due to being raised by white parents. In countries that its more on your abilities that how you ended up in a family who are obviously different from yourself, I think its probably not going to be much different. I live a very multicultural area, there are some Asian people who are richer than white people. They came here with less in their pockets but their work ethic is how they made it financially. In schools, kids will respond to how their parents think when it comes to people from other cultures in most places...basically racist parents- more likely to have racist kids because they'll believe what mum and dad are saying is true and you know its all wrong in that family who don't look the same as each other. (Kids take things literally, no grey in a child's world.) The same goes for gracious accepting parents- more likely to have gracious accepting kids... (Because the parents will have little tolence of racial descrimination in the household conversations.) While I know I didn't put it all back to adoption, I feel its part of the complexities of inter-country adoption and does relate.
2016-05-18 21:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am really not personally in this situataion, however I can tell you this.......I work for a white family who adopted 7 african american kids...I am their home health nurse...some have handicaps, some dont...and they are the most loving well rounded family I have ever seen....you will be fine...its all good.
2007-09-19 09:45:50 · answer #3 · answered by Reda T 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to know an older latino woman (passed away) who married a white man their son married a black woman. She has a sister who was also married to a white man and they adopted a baby girl from Zimbabwe and she ended up marying a white man too.
2007-09-19 09:57:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just love her! Let Love be her foundation! Besides, God is love!
1st Corinthians chapter 13, talks about the excellence of LOVE!
Peace!
2007-09-19 09:57:18 · answer #5 · answered by Meshel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you will do fine. Teach her about all cultures not just hers. Good luck. 2D
2007-09-19 09:42:17 · answer #6 · answered by 2D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO
I do have advice but you didn't ask me and I don't want to offend you.
Good luck and God Bless your family
2007-09-19 09:55:20 · answer #7 · answered by soulflower 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋