Their son was home. But I appreciated her candor. And if you think I'm overstating the case, think again. These are some of the very same issues your social worker will ask you about during your homestudy . But don't think for a second that race in a racially-conscious society doesn't matter.
Adoptive families ARE different.
And if you decide to go this route, how you and your family see and are seen by the world will change dramatically. I personally like those kind of challenges. But it's my hope that a strong sense of self and humor will help him make his way successfully in his own personal journey. There's an excellent new book called Inside Transracial Adoption that I now consider a must for all families considering the adoption of a child of color - international or domestic. We have it available at a discount at AdoptShoppeBooks.