3 Reasons to Choose Transracial Adoption
Adoption of any kind is a selfless and beautiful process that allows birth mothers to give their children a chance at a great life. However, every individual adoption type has its own specific benefits, and transracial adoption is no different. In case you are unfamiliar, transracial adoption, otherwise known as interracial or multiracial adoption, is when you choose adoption for your baby and place them with an adoptive family that belongs to a different racial group than them. What makes transracial adoptions special is that in the best case scenarios, they allow people of different backgrounds to create a family that is no less bonded, loving, or beautiful than any other family. Furthermore, these families may reflect the best of our country as it continues to grow, change, and become more diverse. That being said, achieving this requires work, but so long as your child’s adoptive parents are aware of the challenges they may face and are ready to combat them head-on, then there is no reason your child won’t have a great life post-placement.
At Adoption Choices of Oklahoma, we want to use our expertise to help women who are either contemplating adoption or are decided on a Tulsa Adoption and are willing to work with us. We have many resources that we can provide, with our primary resource being our experienced adoption specialists, who will work with you both during and after your adoption journey in order to ensure a happy placement for your child. So whether you are curious about transracial adoption or are looking for that extra reason to choose it, this article is for you.
1: To Share Culture
One of the most beautiful aspects of the United States is its diversity, and transracial adoptions allow the beauty of this diversity to exist within one household. Sharing our cultures with each other is a part of how we all grow and develop as people because, for many people, their cultural backgrounds are a large part of their identity. Choosing a transracial adoption for your child could mean exposing them to different cultures early on in life, which will foster an appreciation for the beautiful differences and nuances that we all have and the many traits we all share. Having an understanding of the different backgrounds people come from can also allow a child to grow up to be more open-minded than they might have been otherwise.
2: To Be Open to More Parents
When you are ready to begin looking for your child’s adoptive parents, should you choose adoption, you will grow through many different parent profiles with your adoption specialist. These parent profiles should give you a good idea of who you think would be a good choice of parents for your child. Now, in transracial adoption, the only part of this process that would change is your openness to all these parent profiles. By being open to transracial adoption, you will be able to consider more parent profiles than you would have otherwise. This will increase the chances of you choosing the right parents for your child because there are so many parents from many different backgrounds who are ready, willing, and able to be great parents to your child. Choosing transracial adoption is also great because it may give prospective adoptive parents a better chance of being parents than if you had not been open to this adoption type.
3: To Break Stereotypes
Many Americans imagine the typical family to look a certain way, but the reality of the situation is that there is no typical family. Choosing transracial adoption means redefining this normal and allowing your child to grow up in a household that is just as loving despite their racial differences. This could, in turn, teach your child that there is no “normal” and that their experiences are just as valid as everyone else’s. Additionally, transracial families force the rest of society to reconsider how they view the traditional American family. So choosing transracial adoption could be a great way to be a part of the changes occurring within our country, all while giving your child the opportunity to be confident about their unique background.
Is Transracial Adoption Right For You?
Transracial adoptions are more common than people think, and they’re only becoming more common with the country’s changing demographics. It’s time for society to reflect on what a traditional American family looks like, so birth mothers shouldn’t be afraid to consider transracial adoption. Of course, at Adoption Choices of Oklahoma, we never want to make a birth mother’s choice for her. Only you know what is right for you and your child, and any decision you make along your adoption journey will surely be the right one. Adoption Choices of Oklahoma is a leader in the adoption community. Our team of professionals will work with you throughout the adoption process to ensure a great life for your child post-placement.
Adoption Choices of Oklahoma is a private adoption agency, licensed by the state of Oklahoma and a leader in the adoption community. We have been assisting birth parents, children, and adoptive families in Oklahoma for over 19 years. Our staff members are committed to providing an ethical, empowering, and personalized adoption experience to all involved in the adoption process. If you are currently in the process of adopting a baby and have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.
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Meet the author: David T. Garcia is currently a student at Syracuse University working towards his degree in English with a concentration in film. He is a resident of Northern New Jersey and spends much of his time in New York City, whether it be for business or pleasure. David is looking forward to graduation so he can begin his life and pursue his ambitions. He has dreams of moving out to New York City and working as a young professional in the content writing space while also working on his own screenplays. In his free time, David enjoys spending time with family as well as watching movies and reading books. He has a passion for travel and looks forward to new experiences.
