do you think white families should be allowed to adopt black children?

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do you think white families should be allowed to adopt black children?

absolutely not. the cultural differences are too vast.	2%	2
i think it would be acceptable, if the families were given cultural training.	38%	38
i think it's more important that the children find families - race should not be a factor at all.	60%	61

101 total votes

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5 Comments

#1 Equality:
On May 29, 2008 at 11:37 am

Two of the questions are racially biased. I would expect more fairness.

#2 Dee:
On May 29, 2008 at 1:02 pm

Yes, I think it is alright for white families to adopt black children! As long as the children are treated fairly and loved and cared for like all children are supposed to be by any family. Obviously, the black children's parents didn't want them or couldn't care for them so what is wrong with a child receiving love from whoever is willing to give that love. It is better than being left to rot in an orphanage or being a foster child all of one's life! Unfortunately, black families don't adopt black children at the same rate as other races.

#3 WestAfricanDancer:
On May 29, 2008 at 7:26 pm

I think it's fine. I know white parents with black children and I see them at most of the cultural activities. They also try to make play dates with my children and I haven't been too available, but this makes me rethink that. In my 36 years, the parents I see with children of other skin colors MAKE SURE they know who they are.

It is an interesting subject. It could have less offensive choices.

#4 Tasha:
On May 30, 2008 at 5:22 am

I have to agree with Dee. Black children are overrepresented when it comes to adoption especially those who are a ward of the state. It's better to have some sense of love and family than none at all.
We as black people aren't adopting kids as swift as they are coming into adoption as Dee has stated, and this is even more true for males.

#5 Cecilia:
On May 30, 2008 at 6:14 am

I think love knows no color, and families should not either, I was born half and half, and faced alot, but I always saw my dad as my dad and my mom as my mom, and it never really occured to me to be uppidty at anyone of another race, maybe because I was so different.

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