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Biracial Adoption
by Luke Frolich
http://www.tlcadoptions.com
Adoption is often a stressful time for the new child and
the adopting family. No one knows just what to expect, as
each person has a distinct personality. They also must deal
with adjusting to a new life and variations in background.
Unfortunately, biracial adoption is an adoption that
sometimes puts an extra level of stress on the family.
Most parents are concerned that any obvious physical or
cultural differences between the child and the rest of the
family will cause the adopted child to feel isolated and
removed from the family.
Although many prospective adoptive parents may feel
tentative about biracial adoption, most experts agree that
families can make biracial adoption very successful,
provided they are willing to work on specific areas of
concern for the child. For instance, when families make an
effort to be inclusive of the child's culture or origins,
and take care to add elements of that culture or interest
to their family life, the adoptive child will be nurtured
and grow. Most families have to take make some allowance
for difference in the child's beliefs or behaviors that
originate in another country, especially if the child is
older.
For example, a Native American child may enjoy visiting a
regional tribal celebration to stay in tough with his or
her roots. It also may help getting to know other Indian
families in the area with whom your adopted son or daughter
can spend playtime or do fun things. An Asian child might
enjoy visiting a restaurant where childhood foods are
prepared and served.
It also helps for parents to preserve and respect their new
child~s culture. Learning phrases in the language,
celebrating holidays or special events, and visiting
museums or displays stemming from the culture of origin can
help an adopted child in a biracial situation feel special
and appreciated.
It will also take your child time to adjust to your
family's way of living. For instance, your adopted child
might come from a culture where stealing is admired because
it shows craftiness and physical dexterity. This may lead
him or her to try and impress you by taking something.
Rather than showing anger, you would need to explain that
this talent isn't valued in their new social structure.
Unfortunately, children that are obviously different from
the rest of their adoptive family may become the victims of
taunting or bullying at school or in your neighborhood. You
will need to spend time educating the children that come in
contact with your child. You should also plan to discuss
the situation with school personnel and develop a plan on
how to best solve the problems.
Biracial adoption can bring a host of benefits for parents
and kids alike. But the family may first have to address
unexpected issues and concerns that could arise from
several areas of their shared lives.
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