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J Am Acad Psychiatry Law 34:3:321-323 (2006)
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Commentary: Transracial Adoption—Changing Trends and Attitudes

Diane H. Schetky, MD

Dr. Schetky is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, The University of Vermont College of Medicine at Maine Medical Center, and Examiner for Maine State Forensic Service, Augusta, ME. Address correspondence to: Diane H. Schetky, MD, PO Box 220, Rockport, ME 04856. E-mail: dschetky{at}adelphia.net2001

Legislating adoption practices is a stop-gap measure to protect the interests of potential adoptees and their would-be parents. As our society becomes better able to govern itself in these matters and reaches a consensus on humanitarian values, it is hoped that the need for legislation will diminish. In the meantime, we still have the best-interests test to guide us through new and sometimes troubled waters. We need to instill respect for all minority cultures while also incorporating them into the larger culture that one day will appreciate the values of tolerance and diversity.






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