Should children born to single mothers bother to find out  where their other half come from?
402822
I think so. Unfortunately not all adults are mature and I don't think you should depend on one parent to give you a fair assessment of the other parent.  It's quite apparent that the two didn't get along, other wise they would still be together or at least be friends for the sake of both being productively in their child's life.
30692
Yes, but there is an increased risk of their child also having Down Syndrome. Sometimes very mentally retarded people are sterile though, so if this is a question pertaining to a certian someone you know, they'd need to get a check up to find out for SURE.
1017027
My birth mother found me, but it took years.  She knew only my Adopted last name and the religion of my parents.  she researched painstakingly through computer phone books.  Since then(98) I have helped others.  No money required.  Contact me, and give me what info you do have.  I can help.
403578
No. Readers Digest or National Geographic, not sure which one has asked for volunteers to send in swab for genetic mapping. Many people have responded. It is only a matter of time now as it is before we all know where in the world we originated from. Discrimination occurs all too frequently for other reasons, why add one more? Anyway environment has just as much to due with genes mutating and causing cancer. Look at articles on "Chernobyl" 10 years after.
853788
It is genetic. The first source gives the information on a chromosomal difference and second and third sources are on brain differences, and the fourth source is on two identical twins raised in the same household with what appears to be different gender identities.
710517
The problem is most mothers don't want to give up their babies for adoption.  It isn't true that non-white babies are easier to adopt.  My wife and I have been waiting 3 years to adopt any baby.  The mothers don't want to put any baby up for adoption.  We are considering being foster parents but we think it will be hard to be a foster parent not knowing if the real parents will argue for custody.  We really don't want to get in that situation.
213185
Ask your kids, they probably know more than you do!
731698
why don't you start with this:\n\nhttp://genealogy.about.com/cs/adoption/a/adoption_search.htm\n\nWe just found out my mother in law had a baby in the late 50's.  She was contacted by her son (who lives in Australia) and they've been corresponding ever since.  She was 'forced' to give up her child, and no one knew about him except my MIL and her siblings.  It was a very scary thing for my MIL to 'confess' to her family there was another child before them.  But it's a great weight off her shoulders.  She is happy to know her son had a good life and is not angry with her for giving him up.
632898
If two people can find each other and connect, that's what really matters.  I always tell my kids, I'd rather have them be with someone of a different race they love that loves them and treats them well, than someone of the same race that doesn't.  Love doesn't know color.
845870
No; that's solely for the mother. The parentage would be equally distributed between the mother and the father if they did have them - kind of like the way a seahorse mates.
389324
I think children should have the right to choose. I am biracial as well and I used to get very upset about having to choose, because I felt like no matter which box I checked, I would be ignoring one half of me! I always vowed that when I grew older, I would do something that would grant me the power to change these things. Even though I may be kinda off that track now, I do greatly appreciate the "check all that apply" boxes. \n\nIn general however, when it says to only check one box, I do check black or African American. Why? Because I feel like that side of me is historically known to be more accepting - "black" is so diverse. If you check a box that says white but you don't look it, someone is bound to say something hurtful. That's just how I see it. Just to make the point, I LOVE BOTH SIDES!!
51818
The simple answer: yes.\n\nIf someone has the right sources at their fingertips, they could do anything. Someone could use your name to find your mailing address, and use your name and mailing address to pull up your credit report, which would have your social security number. With a little bit of research they could find out your mother's maiden name...you see where this is going.
961961
My guess would be that there is a hidden agenda, depending on how the questions are phrased.  If the question is about YOUR race or your child's race, then I would not answer it.  If the questions say something like "how important is it to you that your child meet people of various races?"  then i think it is less dangerous.
5390
I guess it depends on why they are investigating you in the first place.\nIf there is a history of abuse then they are there to protect the rights and health of the child.
378035
Hell no...each mexican has chingos of kids which would all dominate! We are livin la vida loca! Why would you bother them if they don't bother you? Cause when you involve one you involve ALL!!!!!!!
1128357
The best way to trace maternal ancestry is through Mitochondrial DNA. It is only passed down throught the mother and therefore much less intergrated than "normal" DNA.\n\nThey have used this technique to find the origins of the first "Eve" as it were. So its definitely possible.
591114
My brother and I both grew up knowing from the start that we were adopted.  Yes we are biological brother and sister.  I don't feel that it affected me at all rather than the void of not knowing where I came from.  I think that I keep people at more of a distance now that I have been reunited with my birthfamily (due to alot of deceit and unanswered questions).