I'm at the Catalyst conference today, so I'll be taking a break from storytelling to get a quick post in.
We knew when we brought home a beautiful Hispanic child into our family of light skinned, blue eyed people, we would have some comments and questions. But I don't think we were ever prepared for some of the absurd things that have come out of often well meaning strangers' (and not-so-strangers') mouths! I know much of it is from lack of education about adoption, but let's all agree to use the amazing brain God gave us to filter what we say.
Here are the top 10 things never to say to an adoptive family.
We have honestly heard all these at some point.
1) Is she yours?
2) Do you keep her?
3) What's she mixed with?
4) What a beautiful Mexican child!
5) Does she speak Spanish? (At 4 months old)
6) Where's her Daddy?
7) She doesn't look like you!
8) How much did she cost?
9) Will you send her back when she's grown?
10) Is it hard to love her as much as your own children?
Snarky - and not-so-snarky answers coming tomorrow.
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