"Multi- Colored Families" Tamala Edwards

In the essay "Multi- Colored Families" the author Tamala Edwards introduces the international topic on multi racial families. Edwards shares several stories about families that have adopted kids from different race and she shows the struggles that both the parents but most importantly the children have to deal with everyday. Tamala Edwards provides examples of how the attitudes and rude remarks made from people have a big affect on their lives because it causes their kids insecurity and only creates a big world of wonder for these children. Furthermore, through the great amount of research and statistics provided, some families explain some sacrifices they made in order for their children to feel like they fit it rather then isolated. They mention how some move to certain communities, and go to particular churches simply for their children to feel involved. Also, parent's say that though sometimes they feel like yelling at people for asking absurd questions they learn to respond calmly because they know their children might see this and act the same way. (272) In addition, we see how the issue of bi- racial families is present in many places and how people have tried to change and address the issue because they want everyone to feel equally. Multi-colored families face struggles in their everyday lives, and shouldn't have too, therefore everyone should mind their own business and treat each other equally with no judgement.

This essay was really informative. Until I read this essay, I had really never given much thought to the topic but now I realized how much a person's actions and attitude can affect others. Like mentioned in the article, it is enough that these parents have to explain to their kids why they are a certain color and other people's remarks are really unnecessary. Everyone should mind their business and only worry about their life's because they don't know how it might hurt others. Also, I think it is sad what these families have to endure, I can only imagine how hard it must be. I also liked how the author included many facts like how she mentions all the actors that have adopted children. I think it's great the process for adopting so long and asks a lot of questions to the adopters because it shows that they're really considerate and they want the best for the kids. They want to make sure the children not only receive love but that the parent's are involved in their lives and try to teach them about their cultures, ethnicity, and so on. This was a great essay and really informative. The topic was good because it is widely seen.