Aug 29th, 2008 | survey

Should Black children only be adopted by Black parents?


The  is from the last issue of Ebony Mag. Sept 2008.

The yes was from Gloria Batiste-Roberts The National President of the National Association of Black Social Workers.

The no was from Gordon Johnson found and CEO of Neighbor to Family Inc.

What are your thoughts on this, all rude guest remarks and comments will be deleted as this poll is not about hate, just wondering what others think of the issue




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Scooter
(Reply)
New York, United States

posted Aug 31st, 2008 at 07:10 CDT

No. Not necessarily. I have adopted cousins, one is hispanic, one is black and two are "white." Being adopted is always hard no matter what. I think however interacial adoption can be very beautiful. I't's a beautiful thought anyway. One of the cousins' has turned into quite a problemed teenager; you really can't be sure whether it's due to race or being adopted.At the risk of sounding politically incorrect, perhaps adopting a child of the same race would be ideal, maybe it would make the kid adjust easier or something, I don't know. You can never be sure.Anyway we all grow up and have to face our selfves someday no matter what.

Duckie
(Reply)
Ohio, United States

posted Aug 29th, 2008 at 20:08 CDT

Good Points

Philgtaylor
(Reply)
Australia

posted Aug 29th, 2008 at 20:05 CDT

If people of one demographic are more likely to give kids up for adoption, and not so many people of that demographic want to take kids in, then they HAVE to go elsewhere.-The only problem would be that the kid will KNOW he isn't their adoptive parents natural offspring at an earlier age, and may ask some questions that may become uncomfortable. This is offset by the fact that if somebody gives up a child for adoption, then it is because they KNOW they can't care for them. It is far better for a child to be given up for adoption than neglected by people who cannot cope with children.

Duckie
(Reply)
Ohio, United States

posted Aug 29th, 2008 at 19:29 CDT

Agree Dyno, I will link you to the article on this in email

Dynomoose
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Louisiana, United States

posted Aug 29th, 2008 at 19:18 CDT

Race should have nothing to do with family.Children should go to qualified adoptive families.

 
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