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Racial Reactions
When Your Family Crosses
Color Lines By Michele St. Martin
Color Lines
Coyledifferentiates between genuine interest and "super curious people who are only asking questions because they are nosy." "There are times when my kids are with me that I think I need to be honest and straightforward in my answers," she says. She doesn't want her children to feel that their adoption is not to be discussed publicly or that their family is unusual. "However, I draw the line for honesty and education at questions about their personal information, because that is only for our family to share," she says. "Again, I try not to be rude when answering these types of questions. I state simply that that information is only for our family."
Watson feels that transracial families face unique challenges. "It can be a struggle for people to see you as a family," she says. "It is also hard to make people understand that you chose to adopt this child because you wanted children, not just because he needed a home. I get tired of the 'Oh, isn't he a lucky little guy' routine. We are the lucky ones to have him."