It is important to learn about the cultural backgrounds of potential adoptive parents when considering adoption. Children adopted from Native American families are handled differently than other children. Veronica Brown was adopted back by her capobianco tribe, while Dr. Anthony B. James adopted by the Whistling Water Clan. This article explains the ICWA's protections and the Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl decision.
Veronica Brown's adoption back to the Capobiancos
Veronica Brown's adoption back home to the family she was adopted to is still in doubt. Her natural father is a Cherokee Nation member. Veronica was born in Charleston, S.C. to Matt Capobianco (and Melanie Capobianco). They later learned of Veronica's adoption when Brown's former fiancee offered to marry them. Brown decided to surrender his rights to the child after they split. The case has been transferred to the Oklahoma Supreme Court, and appeals have begun.
Dr. Anthony B. James adopted by Whistling Water Clan and Crow Tribe
Inspiring is the story of Dr. Anthony B. James' adoption. Medicine Chief Floyd Real Bird adopted him into his Crow Tribal family, along with members of The Whistling Water Clan. More than twenty Crow Tribal Elders from the Crow Tribe, including members of the greasy Mouth Clan, attended the Little Big Horn River ceremony to celebrate his adoption. Apart from his adoption by Crow Tribe, Dr. James also received Crow Apsoroka Apsalaga's acceptance. This means that he is now a tribe member. He is now a doctor at the University of Montana.
Protections offered by ICWA for Native foster children
1978 was the year that Indian Child Welfare Act, (ICWA), became law. Despite the positive effects of this landmark law, there are some drawbacks. Despite the intent to keep families together, it's difficult to see how states are upholding the law. Although there is no federal agency that oversees ICWA implementation, data is not available to compare the results of states to ICWA requirements. However, states' compliance with the law is being questioned by the high number of Native children placed in foster care. In 2016, the ACLU sued South Dakota.
ICWA's decision in Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl
The U.S. Supreme Court decided to examine a case concerning the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act. Adoptive Couple, v. Baby Girl was a case in which a couple tried to adopt a baby girl placed at birth by Cherokee Nation and non-Indian mothers. Four months later, the father applied for custody and claimed that his rights were violated. The South Carolina state judge granted custody to both the adoptive and adoptive couples and allowed the child to become their own. The Cherokee Nation and their father appealed the decision, saying it violated their rights.
Cases involving preference given to Native Americans in adoptions of Native children
A variety of cases have challenged the constitutionality and rights of the Indian Child Welfare Act. This law gives Native American tribes preference in foster care and adoptions. These cases are based on a recent federal appeals judge decision that invalidated certain parts of the law. Race, commanding states, and whether tribes or individuals can challenge the law are the issues. Let's look closer at the issues.
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Why is parenting good?
Good parenting helps children develop into well-adjusted adults who are capable of coping with life's challenges. It also teaches them how to make decisions and take responsibility for themselves.
Good parents teach their children self-control, how to manage emotions, and how to cope with stress. They help them set and achieve their goals.
They encourage their children to explore different interests and talents. They ensure that their children have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
They treat all people with equal respect. They don't discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.
They create a family environment where everyone feels safe and secure.
Which parenting style is best?
Being a parent is your most important job. You must ensure your children are healthy, happy, and well-adjusted.
The key to this is to instill values into them early. It is important to teach them how they should treat others, respect authority, take responsibility for their actions, and to be kind.
They are able to be responsible adults and know what they want from life.
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Positive parenting styles are those which help children develop into happy, well-adjusted adults by teaching them how to behave constructively and positively towards others.
They teach children how stress and conflict can be managed, peacefully resolve conflicts, and deal effectively with disappointment.
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They are encouraged to try new things and take chances. They learn to work hard for success.
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Children learn to trust their parents when they are treated as people and not just objects. This makes them less likely to get into trouble, which in turn makes them happier and healthier.
What should first-time moms know?
First-time mothers need to realize how much they still have to learn. They must also realize that they are not the only ones on this journey.
Many women have been there before. They've also learned from their experiences.
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It is important to be a strict parent. Children need to learn how they behave. However, if they are not behaving, then they need to be disciplined.
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You will find that being a strict parent is more difficult than being a permissive one. Your children will rebel if you let them have too much control.
If you give them too much freedom they won't be able to control their behavior.
Being a strict parent can be hard, but I believe it's well worth it.
Statistics
- Dr. Phil says, “Children should be able to predict with absolute certainty, what will happen as a result of their behavior, 100% of the time.” (parenting.kars4kids.org)
- Most adults will become parents at some point in their lives (i.e., around 89.6% of the adult population worldwide; Ranjan, 2015). (positivepsychology.com)
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How to raise your baby
A baby needs love, attention, affection, understanding, patience and guidance. These are the things that a mother should provide for her child. She provides shelter, food, protection, education, and medical care. These things might come easily when she's raising a baby. But they are very important for any baby.
All babies need love. Some need more than others. If you want your baby to grow up healthy, happy, and well-adjusted, you must give him what he needs.
The advice of trained doctors should be followed. Your child will be grateful that you do.