What about adopting outside your race?
Never before has there been so many images of multi-racial families since Brangelina hit the scene in 2005. Actress, Angelina Jolie gained media attention when she adopted an Asian boy named Maddox while she was still married to Billy Bob Thornton. Shortly after, Angelina became an official Ambassador for Cambodia, and six years later, the actress now shares a multi-racial brood of 6 with her now mate, Brad Pitt. She and Pitt are known for their philanthropic work for Africa and other third world countries.
Since then, Hollywood has followed their lead with Madonna adopting a boy from Africa. So the question I have for this post is: “Would you adopt outside of your race, even though you have your own children? There are many things to consider; cultural differences, language, social status, the child’s personal needs, the list goes on. If you adopt a Black or Asian child, are you hurting them by taking them out of the environment they are familiar with?  Or, are you helping them by showing them another side of life and a brighter future?
With all of that being said, I believe I would do so if the opportunity presents itself. Why? I think God put us here to co-exist with each other and to teach each other life lessons.
What are your thoughts on this subject? We would really like to know.
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