V422 - Transracial Adoptions Bill 2012
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View Poll Results: Should this bill be passed into law?
As many are of the opinion, Aye 36 90.00% On the contrary, No 2 5.00% Abstain 2 5.00%
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Re: V422 - Transracial Adoptions Bill 2012It depends on the age of the child, but in fostering older children tend to settle in more easily with families of the same ethnicity; so I'd expect the same to be true with adoption. This is generally what my mum observed when she worked on an adoption panel and also what I've seen when I attended days run by St Francis Children's Society and other similar events for adopted children.(Original post by D.R.E)
Why is 'assumed' that a child being adopted by parents of the same ethnicity is beneficial?
Although it isn't true in every case, I think it is usually beneficial for the child. It makes it slightly easier for them growing up as well since they won't have other children asking why they are a different colour to their parents for example; and while for some children this isn't a problem for others it can make them feel socially awkward if the question is brought up. -
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Re: V422 - Transracial Adoptions Bill 2012I see what you mean, but I think that's more of a cultural thing than anything to do with the colour of their skin. And I also don't think we should be sacrificing putting children in good homes just to avoid a little awkwardness.(Original post by Keckers)
It depends on the age of the child, but in fostering older children tend to settle in more easily with families of the same ethnicity; so I'd expect the same to be true with adoption. This is generally what my mum observed when she worked on an adoption panel and also what I've seen when I attended days run by St Francis Children's Society and other similar events for adopted children.
Although it isn't true in every case, I think it is usually beneficial for the child. It makes it slightly easier for them growing up as well since they won't have other children asking why they are a different colour to their parents for example; and while for some children this isn't a problem for others it can make them feel socially awkward if the question is brought up.
I'm still broadly supportive of the bill though, I just found that particular provision a little out of place. -
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Re: V422 - Transracial Adoptions Bill 2012If two families, one of the same ethnicity as the child in question and another which is different both qualify as suitable adoptive families then I think it fairest that the child is adopted by the family of the same ethnicity. I don't see where this bill suggests we sacrifice putting a child in a good home to keep them within their ethnic group. If there is only one family looking to adopt the child and they aren't the same ethnicity then that clause doesn't matter.(Original post by D.R.E)
I see what you mean, but I think that's more of a cultural thing than anything to do with the colour of their skin. And I also don't think we should be sacrificing putting children in good homes just to avoid a little awkwardness.
I'm still broadly supportive of the bill though, I just found that particular provision a little out of place.
Any family which is deemed to be suitable for adopting a child is almost certain to provide a good home for the child, and I don't think it unfair if one is preferred due to ethnicity. The most important thing is that the child ends up in a stable, loving home. -
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Re: V422 - Transracial Adoptions Bill 2012An infant can't discern between cultures, but they can between skin colours. There should be an effort to ensure that adopted kids have as little problem as possible in connecting emotionally to adoptive parents.(Original post by D.R.E)
I see what you mean, but I think that's more of a cultural thing than anything to do with the colour of their skin. And I also don't think we should be sacrificing putting children in good homes just to avoid a little awkwardness.
Culture becomes more significant with older children - an eleven-year-old raised in a British Afro-Carribean poor family would not easily identify with, say, an affluent white family in the countryside - it's about making a difficult transition as easy as possible. -
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Re: V422 - Transracial Adoptions Bill 2012Although I don't want to have these restrictions, what if the child wants to be back with their ethnic roots rather than mixed with another, sometimes completely different culture. I'll abstain on this basis.
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Re: V422 - Transracial Adoptions Bill 2012The child will want to be put in a permanent home. Regardless of culture. Children are incredibly adaptable, a good permanent family will better cater for their needs than a care home or a foster home.(Original post by mevidek)
Although I don't want to have these restrictions, what if the child wants to be back with their ethnic roots rather than mixed with another, sometimes completely different culture. I'll abstain on this basis.
