Comments on: Teenage Adoptees "We’re Okay!"

By: Mia

Mia — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 04:46:14 +0000

This is so great. It’s very similar to what I’m doing (except in Los Angeles). It’s so comforting to see other teen adoptees who are aware of the joys of adoption, rather than the negative aspects. I’m proud to be adopted, and I hope to connect with other teen adoptees and hear their takes on it.
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By: joanne

joanne — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:02:29 +0000

Sharon & Lori, thanks for your input.

Brandi, I’m going to post your question.

By: Brandi

Brandi — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:33:08 +0000

This article is very intersting. Does anyone know of any support groups that assist families in delaing with the issues they may face while raising a child of a different color?

By: Lori

Lori — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:21:00 +0000

"The teenagers said adoptive parents should help their children learn about the culture of their birth country but not overdo it."

Even in non-transracial situations, I think this is a key point for adoptive parents. We must walk the fine line between dwelling on adoption and denying it to allow our kids to have and validate their own experience.

There is some really good advice from these teens -- thanks for the post!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:37:00 +0000

One of my most favourite cousin is adopted.

My family are immigrants from the Philippines here in Canada and my aunt worked as a nurse at a local hospital. She eventually adopted a newly born boy who is caucasian. And he mixed really well with our family. But he did get a few curious stares from time to time.