Culture and adopted children?

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My husband and I are planning on adopting a child who is of mixed jewish and hispanic ancestry. Should we incorporate his own culture in his upbringing or should we raise him in our own?
 
I think it would be important for him to learn all of the cultures. He can understand his and yours as well.
 
It is important for children to grow up knowing their heritage. I would incorporate some of the traditional holidays and customs into your child's life. He is your son (or soon will be) so he needs to feel comfortable with your holidays and traditions as well.

EX: Celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas. Light the menorah and decorate the Christmas tree. Incorporate the history of both holidays into your life.
 
Stick with what you know. The adopted child can explore his mixed others when he gets older, if he would even want to.
 
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