Transracial Adoption question?

Question

Dh and I are considering adoption and due to where we live our child would be gypsy and not white and that is 100% ok with us. However one of the things I have noticed since I began my research and that is in Transracial Adoptions I don't recall ever seeing any parents other than white parents. Have I over looked them or not seen them or are white couples the only ones willing to adopt children of another race. If so why?

Answer 1

I'm guessing they are just getting more publicity than non-white people wiling to adopt.  That and, most third world countries are non-white children-and the most popular places to adopt are going to be India, Gautamala(sp?), China, and other non-white countries.

Why? I dunno why..

I think it's wonderful you are willing to adopt outside your own race! It's a good experience and what someone looks like, has no impact on how love impacts a childs life.

That child will always be greatful to be in a loving home-Though that doesn't mean they will alwaus show it, or not be confused and have questions. Important things to do are to let them learn about their culture , heritage, and race-and to be proud of it.

Is gypsy her race? or is this just to signify that her  birth family were nomadic?

Is she romanian?

well, goodluck to you!

Answer 2

I'm Hispanic and I adopted a caucasion baby.

Just curious what's Gypsy? not to be ignorant, but is that a race or culture or what?

Answer 3

My white bro and his white wife adopted two children from the same mother, 18 months apart, and they are both black, but mixed..White and black..But, Joe has the kinky hair, and Faith does not..But, there is no doubt that they are adopted when Mom and Dad are together...They are simply part of our family, they have about 32 cousins to play with, and we are all so happy to have them in our family! They were trying for over 10 years to have children.... You can imagine how much they treasure them!

Answer 4

I think that many people stick to adopting children from here in the states. however, i would not be oppossed to adopting a child from another country and even another race. I believe that if you heart is in the right place then go for it. The Souix indians state "what is... is." So if it is meant to be my power to you and Dh

Answer 5

No white people are not the only ones to adopt a children  of a different race.  Though you hear and see them more often.  I recently read an article of a black single mother who adopted a white girl when the girl was about 6 or 7.

Answer 6

I think it's more of a matter of the cost of adoption that keeps many minorities from adopting.  In a perfect World it would not cost so much to adopt a child.   I think a child should be adopted by anyone who is willing to raise that child w/out prejudice and ensures that they not only experience their biological cultures but also the cultures of others.

The only thing I have an issue with is if a person other then black adopts a black or biracial child -- PLEASE either learn to maintain the different texture of hair or take the child to a qualified professional to have their hair done.

I saw a little black/asian girl in a store with her asian mother and her daggone hair looked like a birdnest (the mother evidently just didn't know how to style the mixed texture of hair).  Just ridiculous!