I frequently visit this site. It is written by a woman who describes herself as a "South Korean-born / American-raised, mother of two hapa kids, a late-bloomer, graduate student, self-described outdoor cat and all-around truth-seeker."
She posted a list of "Parenting Tips for White Parents with Adopted Children of Color" that I thought was very good. The list was actually written by Sun Yung Shin. As I read the list, I was particularly inspired (yet again) to bring more people of color into our lives. Don't get me wrong ... we have friends of color in our lives now .... friends I really enjoy. I want more friends of color in my life. I want to learn. I want to provide mentors of color for my children. How am I suppose to teach my children how to recognize and respond to racial situations that I have never experienced? It is likely that I don't even recognize some racial incidences. I am more aware than I have been in the past, though.
What do you think about the list?
Friday, October 5, 2007
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