'I was accused of kidnapping my adopted son' - BBC World Service
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 26. 09. 2020
- Adopting a child can be a challenging experience but imagine being accused of kidnapping your new baby.
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That is what happened to Keia, an African-American woman and her husband when they adopted a white child. In fact the couple, who live in the US, are constantly challenged by members of the public, suspicious about their three-year-old son.
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I don't understand why people make a big deal about the color of the child's skin love is love at the end we all BLEED red
Exactly, maybe they would prefer these beautiful babies beaten or murdered.
Well said.
@@bernedettekuteyi3843 Thatâs the only reason I can see for a black to adopt a white child. To act like some kind of sick ârevengeâ fantasy. Especially in this day in age.
But the black race isn't well accepted i the world. There is differences on how people are treated especially being black. Don't know why most choose to ignore this fact.
Queen Elizabeth bleeds blue.
God how could people be so racist? They don't even consider that they are saying such horrible things in front of a child.
From what I see, "some people" just think they are exceptionally special and noble than "other people". So, if it's white parents raising black/Asian children, it's out of love and protection. If it's the other way around, then it's weird/strange/wrong/kidnapping/racism. Only they can love, but others cannot love. This is what we call "supremacy" and "White savior complex."
@@pashaw8380 umm.... Why do you hate white people ?
@@bloodsugar4092 theyâre making a statement (thatâs very common in the US) theyâre not bashing white people
@@kristy5698 even if it's common in usa its wrong . We should never stereotype people . Black or white no one deserves it .
@@bloodsugar4092 willing to bet you have did it won't will never admit it.
Thank you for being a change agent. It's not about the color of the child's skin or yours but how well you love and nurture your children.
It is always about skin color when you are black. The world and especially America never let black people forget that. We can't just sweep an inconvenient truth under the rug. Racial disparities still exist.
âHow much you love your mama?â
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Beautiful family, we need more mixed families like these. Bless them.
Love has no colors, we are all Human Being. Peace to all.
Love has colors but only too black people cause they all racist! ONLY 1% READ 1% of black families adopted a white child and 92% of white families adopted a black child.
You know who you should call cops on? It's those parents who abandon their kids.
Some people aren't happy if they ain't causing trouble. Amazing family. God bless you all.
Your true
Been following her for a couple of years, sheâs a lovely person and an amazing mum. Itâs sad she has to go through this. Boosie is a very lucky and happy little boy to have found himself part of such a loving and supportive family. May they stay blessed always. â€
I cannot believe how presumptuous and rude total strangers can be...and in front of a small child...and in this day and age. Its not colour that matters...but love and care.
†from Australia to this beautiful family.
You clearly have never taken a look interracial crime statistics nor have you had exposure to large numbers of blacks.
@@kcirtapelyk6060
Actually...as a teacher, my last school had 68 different nationalities/languages.
Loved them all!
Yes..lots of different colours/ nationalities here.
But, you cannot "judge" people by "colour".
One "feral" doesn't mean every person of that "colour" is also a "feral".
In fact, Doing so, makes it even harder for people to succeed. There is good and bad in all colours/nationalities/races. Never judge one by the behaviour of another.. plenty of "white" criminals "out there"!!! Often, it's how people are treated in their formative years that will create their persona as an adult.
And, let's also remember why the US has a lot of black people... pretty sure their ancestors did not go there of their own free will!.
avag'day!
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@@rosalynne8792 Thank you for being kind, and I agree with you. I assess people individually. If someone is kind and upstanding they are just that, no matter the race. Growing up I had some teachers who were discriminatory towards me and would put me down. It warms my heart to hear that you treat all your students equally.
@@slothful2039 đ€â„ïžđđŠđș
Me being a Gen x and German growing up in America since 1979, I think it's that people were unaware programmed image in their heads back when so many children were being kidnapped, & no t used to seeing biracial families as common as in today's society, back then they only saw if the child wasn't with their own race, must have been taken it it's a nanny, (which is crazy đłđ±) but common sense should tell them now as back then any child could have gotten kidnapped, PREDITORS don't care to them a child is a child. But today's society we live in, you CAN NOT have that type of mind set. I get people still want to look out for the safety of children,but if a child is kidnapped in today's time trust me, they gonna want their parents or family and will be in distress , & if you see a child being hurt, then that's different, then make a call , cause I'd rather be wrong say I'm sorry for trying to safe a life defending a child, then another child to found in a dumpster, but NO ONE can assume a child is in danger just because the child is with human beings that are of different races. Especially in today's society.
Love has no color. All of your children are blessed to have such a wonderful family. Keep being who you are and hopefully we'll eventually out number the idiots out there.
More kids need to be adopted they need a home and to be loved
don't be frustrated, just keep loving your child. Love concurs all. Thank you for loving this little boy
Hi, I understand you completely, I am from Dominican Republic, my natural birth son is Japanese Dominican for his father is Japanese, I have been asked if Im his babysitter, if he was adopted, I have been cuss at, I have been called race trader and lots more, in a restaurant a lady literally called the cops on me because she was absolutely sure that I had kidnapped my son and that I could never give birth to a child that looks 100% asian.
I'll pray for them đ.
God bless you. Sorry you experience that
Nice that you pray for them. But I think if you sue them, they might learn quicker.
Racism is old school,what matters the most is love,n love is unconditional, I dont see white or black we all just one big family
I see colours because I have too eyes, but I love people regardless of skin colour... Judge the content of the character, not the skin colour..
@@twiggynation.2779 đđ
You are not living in the real world brother. I guarantee you they see youp color.
If the kid is in a better place and loved as there own child then anyone that has a problem with it needs to get over it. I would like to say that you guys have made a little child happier than what he might have been any place else so I give you guys a lot of respect for doing something that comes easy for you.
Many People Are Still In The Past...
This kids of today has nothing to do with the past slavery, apartheid and discrimination but just kid that needs to be raised with care & loveâïžâïžâïž Big up to you Mrs
People need to mind their business! đ€đ đĄ
1:23 that is a beautiful family.
What a beautiful little boy! I fell in love with him, too!
Omg...Princeton is so flipping cute! You have such a beautiful family. Thank you for bringing such love and light to the world.
No matter how many years go by, people are still people and they can be great or they can be obnoxious. I was a white kid growing up in a small town in the 70s and 80s and we had a very "mixed" family. 4 of us siblings were white, 2 of us were Asian, and 2 were black. Plus, I had many different foster siblings over the years who all had physical and/or intellectual special needs and were a variety of colours. :) Whenever we went anywhere, some people just couldn't process what they were seeing. We got stared at a lot and the most common question was, "Is this a camp?" Some people just treated us normally, some people were obnoxious/mean, but I think most people were just genuinely surprised and curious. Unfortunately, their interest often was expressed in less-than-sensitive ways. We have all grown up a lot tougher and a lot more sensitive and compassionate because of this upbringing and I'm really thankful for it. Just raise your kids to respond with strength and graciousness (or to ignore or to have a snappy comeback - whatever's appropriate each time) and to forgive and they'll be all the better for it. You're doing a great job!
This is beautiful, a child needed Love & a chance at life, and this beautiful family found room in their hearts to give him both đ€đ»đ€đœâ đŻđđ»âïž BRAVO , GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Amazing family ! Awesome story ! Blessings to them and the little one đđ»
Love is love
Thank you.. children just understand love, not the colour of their parents.. it's because of people like you that the world is still so beautiful. Thank you again đ
That little boy is so blessed , to have such a beautiful family...
Any child that is wanted and chosen is a blessing.
Massive LOVE and RESPECT to all people, such as you. ... From a born and bred White British man, here in London U.K.
Awwe thank you for parenting and loving a child who needs it.
Good parents come in all colors, thank you both for your unconditional love for your children.
Great story!
Congratulations on being a mother and a fighter as we all know the world is a cruel place but it's the people whom act like monsters , us, human beings. We are the monsters.
You've got a beautiful family and God bless you on all your endeavors and hopefully ppl will see any one can have a baby, but it takes a real woman and real man to raise them to be productive members of society .
ALL my love and blessings for you and your beautiful family â€ïžđđœđŻ
These people took in parentless children theyâre heroes
This is heartwarming â€đ€
Damn!!! The first five seconds broke me to pieces. That was true mom-son love right there.
Beautiful family
I applaud you!!!!!!! There are no others!!!!!! Only love is real!!!!
Amazing family
Beautiful family, thankyou for giving little man that chance, xx
I applaud you. You have a beautiful family. In the end it's all love. The kids don't care. They just want to be loved and to feel like part of a family. God bless you and your sweet family.
If the child is happy and you're happy that's all that matters. Good for you!
We love you. You keep going with that beautiful family of yours. Chin up. You got this and we got you
Beautiful!!!â€
Bless this family for opening their homes and their hearts to this little boy. The lord blessed that boy by giving him to a loving family I would ignore any devils that have a problem with it.
I can't imagine the ignorant bullshit she's likely had to wade through. C'mon people. Parents are parents. Isn't that the point? Child has a need,and it's been fulfilled.
So sweet
God bless you and your family.
Love is thicker then blood. It doesn't matter what color a child's skin is or where they came from, if they find a loving, careing, compassionate family that all that matters. If you can give and change a life for a child no matter the age or race or gender or whoever they are, do it! This little boy has a wonderful life ahead of him!
You are some of the greatest people in the world heâs so lucky to have you as his parents your shining example of love will completely enhance his life
Your love and positive influence on him will be one of the greatest gifts anyone could give Iâm sure he will turn out to be as compassionate and loving as you are
Heâs such a handsome young guy I can see how anyone could fall in love with him haha
hope that fortune shines on you and family always you deserve all the best
His government name is Princeton...we all know him as BOOSIE! I love this family.
Why do we even need to discuss this. Itâs a couple who adopted a child in need. End of story.
Why couldn't that black couple adopt a black child in need. We are in way more need than they are. This act is analogous to refusing to give a homeless man a dollar to get something to eat and turning right around and giving a rich person eating a steak the money to pay for his meal.
I donât think so. Itâs just a child. We are all the same.
@@joylynch5204 I wouldn't expect a white woman to understand why a black man might feel some type of way about a black family (husband AND wife) jumping over a black child in need to adopt a white child. Nor would I expect them (the husband and wife)or any of the black people on here who approve of such behavior to understand. We are not all the same. I can tell you don't read the bible, because it plainly tells you that.
@christopher. Your analogy doesnât make any sense. The comparison that black people are poor and White people are rich is stereotyping. This family fostered then adopted a boy who needed a family. Itâs pretty simple stuff. They are his Mom & Dad.
Wonderful
My skin color won't keep me from giving love to a child that needs itđ€§
This child is loved-- what else matters? What a beautiful family â€ïžâ€ïž
Ive seen their page & he has the best family. The whole family excepts him & he is living his best life.
Thank you for loving all the children regardless of their color. You are a beautiful family and may God bless you all
I love it. Good 4 you.
I have no idea how people don't get that love is love. When you want children, and have love to give a child, your heart wants what your heart wants. I think it's amazing that you have biological and adopted children, and I think it's amazing that you have adopted this little white boy- and what he will know is that he was a loving son with two loving parents and siblings.
You are wonderful parents we all should learn from you and people should not judge we are all gods children we should respect and love each other đđ
You have a beautiful family, let no one of sound mind or human soul dispute that.
God bless you.
I Wish there was no such thing as racism .
That is absolutely upsetting and uncomprehendible how people could be so disrespectful and judgmental to such an act of love and kindness! You have a beautiful family đâ€ïžđ
LOL people are gonna be so confused when this boy starts speaking fluent ebonics in front of them
Imagine him trying to say the n word at school after hearing it a lot at home.
True love doesn't care about your the color of your skin . Love is Love
This is what life is about love comes in all different forms
Woow ,Beautiful family đ
All i see is a loving family that gave this child a loving home. It is sad today in 2022 we still have to go through the evil of racism.
WAY TO BE AMAZING đ„°
Nice to see a black person that is not racist.
I wish that kid will get the best in life.
Why would you demand to know the relationship of two people in the street? Regardless of age, race or sex it's non of your business
Its out of control .Its 2021 really just the tone of someone's skin.I am just so happy He has a mother and a father who love him and he isnt lost in this foster care.Whats that old saying if you have nothing nice to say don't say anything. MORE ppl need to practice it.Its a shame that ppl.are.so worried about other ppls.lives than stopping in a mirror and reevaluating their own..Its a good thing He is where God wanted him to be..
My mom cousin son adopted three Vietnam girls hate doesnât belong in this world
đ "Boy he's cute! Are you his nanny? đłHis mom!?! Come on.đ€š" I bet you she goes through something like that occasionally.
Cute little boy his is adorable!
Love you you are so adorable
You are so right - youâre a âchange agentâ. Your children will be, too.
Racism seems to be prevalent in the U.S., especially the Southern states. You should not have to explain your family business to anybody. Your family is beautiful and loving. God bless you.
It is everywhere. Not just the south.
Thatâs messed up
accused of kidnapping there son what a shitty world we live in
I would of loved having a black mom and dad
đ thanks bro
Love exceeds the boundaries of race. Shame on the people who can't see that.
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If people would just just on how the child is taken care of versus the way someone looks.
Love has no colour xx
Why do u have to explain and justify adopting a child.
Itâs gestures and graces like this that WILL eventually change our world. Sadly, not in any of our lifetime.
This world is decadent. It will continue to get worse and worse until Jesus comes.
Thank you for being the parents who you are you donât know race you donât know color that make you beautiful people
God bless you and your family and that beautiful little boy. Love is love get over it you silly people.
People are so damn ridiculous. We all came from Stardust. We all started as larvae /mosquitoes in a pond on earth. Skin colour is absolutely ridiculously 2âirrelevant. It is only been used by politicians and religion to divide and conquer by fear.
@@Coconutbreeze123 wish more people understood thisđ
He is so cute omg you are so nice darling love you
I don't know any of these people, but I love them all. There are few things as wonderous as the innocence and the non-judgmental love of a child. They see past the superficial difference of race and look into our hearts...they're just looking to be loved, and to love someone in return. May the Big Guy in the Sky bless your beautiful family always â€ïž
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Beautiful! âșïžâșïž
Love knows no Color đđđâ€â€â€đ„đ
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Positive Positive Positive LOVE
Love sees no color
A motherâs love is not something to be messed with, regardless of race, ethnicity, skin colour, nationality, religion, beliefs (or lack thereof), lifestyle, gender, sex, sexuality, where they are from or their species/subspecies. All good mothers and babies need and want each otherâs love. This is not something that should be denied to any of them.
Racism is just not acceptable. Nor is any other form of prejudice, be it Islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, prejudice based on subculture or lifestyle, prejudice against someoneâs religion or beliefs (or lack thereof), prejudice against someone based on prejudice (you can disagree, but you should only disagree kindly and nicely), ageism (ageism is not just limited to prejudice against older people - it can affect young people as well), speciesism or any other form of prejudice.
Every sentient being has as much right to live and live well as you do!