Transracial Adoption: a family's experience and advice to those considering adopting transracially

A mom and son discuss realities of growing up as a multi-racial adoptive family. Judy and Aaron Stigger share their insights, experiences and advice for Caucasian families considering adopting an African American child.
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[khalilahinjapan]

He looks like he could have come from her womb if the father was black.. Either way , that is her baby...doesnt matter if it is not blood.

[cameron6136]

Love the video. More potential parents need to have the courage to adopt regardless of race.

[WMCR2001]

Thank you so much for sharing! My hubby and I are contemplating transracial adoption and looking to become the best parents we can be, regardless of our child's race or ethnicity. You have such a wonderful family! I'm so glad I saw this video!

[brightlights456X]

Are black people aloud to adopt white children?

[jayjean72]

It's not clear..you look like a natural mother son.

I love the closeness you guys have:)

[dercola7474]

I'm so glad to have seen this video. It is heartening to know that there are transracial adoptions that are full of love, mutual respect, intelligence and a realistic perception of the shortcomings of the world in which we live, and sensitivity. I was very touched by what you both shared here. I was transracially adopted in 1974 to two white parents who could not comprehend that a discussion of my biracial blackness could be a good thing. Sadly, we are estranged now. All the best to you.

[Allina277]

The truth 101. A lot of people like to say that race doesn't matter just to turn a blind eye to it. In reality it really does matter and not just the race but the culture, and it's wrong to just ignore it. Especially when the child deserves to know all about their race and culture/heritage.

[iceprincessfm]

hottie lol

[Nasjen]

@TraffordReds9 I totally agree

[rylandel]

My husband and I are white and my 8mo son is black. I identified very much with the acute awareness of white privilege and being very conscious of color, in what I hope is the best way possible. The honesty about color, the openness of their relationship - this is what I aspire for my family and it brought tears to my eyes to see the possibility of the future for me.

p.s. I hope my son thinks I'm that cool when he is this guy's age

[TraffordReds9]

@mommamel9 I wish there were many more people like you in the world, I really do. All the best to you and your loved ones x

[TraffordReds9]

Wow, this lady, the brilliant mum, understands the world seemingly better than 99% of the rest of us, regardless of colour or ethnicity. What she said about 'white privilege' - to admit to something like that in the US especially is pretty amazing, I think. But most of all, what a fantastic mother she is. And what a lucky son he is.