After yesterday's interesting comments, I thought I would share what another friend of mine told me months ago...
"You know if you adopt from Africa, he will be black... right?"
This is an interesting comment because, to me, it has so many layers. First, I have to comment on the silliness of the statement. Second, I am perfectly aware that the majority of people in Africa are black, biracial, or some sort of mixed heritage... and Third, I have to ask...
"Does it really matter?"
Race will be an issue which will come up, I am sure, during my child's lifetime. He will likely question why we do not look the same. I have decided to tell him that his color and my color are not the same, but that is just because that is how we were born. It will not determine his worth, his ability to succeed, or his happiness.
So yes, I am aware that most Africans are black. And I am aware my son will be dark-skinned and likely my grandchildren will be mixed-race for forever.
And I wouldn't want it any other way. :)
"You know if you adopt from Africa, he will be black... right?"
This is an interesting comment because, to me, it has so many layers. First, I have to comment on the silliness of the statement. Second, I am perfectly aware that the majority of people in Africa are black, biracial, or some sort of mixed heritage... and Third, I have to ask...
"Does it really matter?"
Race will be an issue which will come up, I am sure, during my child's lifetime. He will likely question why we do not look the same. I have decided to tell him that his color and my color are not the same, but that is just because that is how we were born. It will not determine his worth, his ability to succeed, or his happiness.
So yes, I am aware that most Africans are black. And I am aware my son will be dark-skinned and likely my grandchildren will be mixed-race for forever.
And I wouldn't want it any other way. :)