TY - JOUR T1 - Commentary: Transracial Adoption—Changing Trends and Attitudes JF - Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online JO - J Am Acad Psychiatry Law SP - 321 LP - 323 VL - 34 IS - 3 AU - Diane H. Schetky Y1 - 2006/09/01 UR - http://jaapl.org/content/34/3/321.abstract N2 - 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. ER -