Parents of Biracial Children
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heather7257 posted:
Hi!
My name is Heather and I created this exchange so that parents of biracial/multiracial children could come together and discuss the joys and challenges that face us as we raise our children.
My husband and I are blessed to have a beautiful six (almost seven) month old daughter. I know as a biracial baby ( Hubby is Black and I am White) she will benefit from growing up with a rich heritage and a wide variety of cultural experiences. At the same time, I sometimes worry about what she might face growing up in a society that can often be unaccepting.
I am excited to meet other members and see where this message board goes. The sky is the limit, so start posting!
My name is Heather and I created this exchange so that parents of biracial/multiracial children could come together and discuss the joys and challenges that face us as we raise our children.
My husband and I are blessed to have a beautiful six (almost seven) month old daughter. I know as a biracial baby ( Hubby is Black and I am White) she will benefit from growing up with a rich heritage and a wide variety of cultural experiences. At the same time, I sometimes worry about what she might face growing up in a society that can often be unaccepting.
I am excited to meet other members and see where this message board goes. The sky is the limit, so start posting!
22 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Introductions!Hi! <br /><br />My name is Heather and I created this exchange so that parents of biracial/multiracial children could come together and discuss the joys and challenges that face us as we raise our children. <br /><br />My husband and I are blessed to have a beautiful six (almost seven) month old daughter. I know as a biracial baby ( Hubby is Black and I am White) she will benefit from growing up with a rich heritage and a wide variety of cultural experiences. At the same time, I sometimes worry about what she might face growing up in a society that can often be unaccepting. <br /><br />I am excited to meet other members and see where this message board goes. The sky is the limit, so start posting!
Baby1at35 responded:
Hi There
I have 2 boys ages almost 4 and almost 5 both of which are bi-racial. My husband passed away 4 yrs ago before my 2nd son was born.
My late husband's family is not real involved so I hope to try and educate the best I can on their heritage. (I am white and my hubby was black).
Looking forward to meeting others!
I have 2 boys ages almost 4 and almost 5 both of which are bi-racial. My husband passed away 4 yrs ago before my 2nd son was born.
My late husband's family is not real involved so I hope to try and educate the best I can on their heritage. (I am white and my hubby was black).
Looking forward to meeting others!
Report This| Share this:Introductions!Hi There<br />I have 2 boys ages almost 4 and almost 5 both of which are bi-racial. My husband passed away 4 yrs ago before my 2nd son was born. <br />My late husband's family is not real involved so I hope to try and educate the best I can on their heritage. (I am white and my hubby was black). <br />Looking forward to meeting others!
kfitz responded:
I am K Fitz and I have a 6 month old daughter who is bi-racial. I am white and DH is black. We also have another on the way in September which we are really excited about. I am going to post a question about hair care products as my DD has a dry curly hair that cannot be washed more than twice per week.
Report This| Share this:Introductions!I am K Fitz and I have a 6 month old daughter who is bi-racial. I am white and DH is black. We also have another on the way in September which we are really excited about. I am going to post a question about hair care products as my DD has a dry curly hair that cannot be washed more than twice per week.
LMaar responded:
I'm not sure if I'll be on here much - but my little Keira is Chinese (daddy) and Irish/Scottish (me). Dh's family is very close and most of them are fairly traditional, even though DH isn't. And DH's parents gave her the Chinese name Kai-lan which means beautiful iris (flower)
Overall I'm going to try my hardest to have MIL and FIL teach Keira about Chinese culture while they're alive (since DH doesn't know most of it) but I also don't want to forget about my culture too. I would hope that Keira doesn't run into challenges just because her parents aren't form the same race, and overall I think society is being more excepting as our world gets smaller.
Anyways, I hope there are other Eurasian couples out there that I can lean on if Ii do run into an issue (mostly with my MIL lol)
Overall I'm going to try my hardest to have MIL and FIL teach Keira about Chinese culture while they're alive (since DH doesn't know most of it) but I also don't want to forget about my culture too. I would hope that Keira doesn't run into challenges just because her parents aren't form the same race, and overall I think society is being more excepting as our world gets smaller.
Anyways, I hope there are other Eurasian couples out there that I can lean on if Ii do run into an issue (mostly with my MIL lol)
Report This| Share this:Introductions!I'm not sure if I'll be on here much - but my little Keira is Chinese (daddy) and Irish/Scottish (me). Dh's family is very close and most of them are fairly traditional, even though DH isn't. And DH's parents gave her the Chinese name Kai-lan which means beautiful iris (flower)<br /> <br />Overall I'm going to try my hardest to have MIL and FIL teach Keira about Chinese culture while they're alive (since DH doesn't know most of it) but I also don't want to forget about my culture too. I would hope that Keira doesn't run into challenges just because her parents aren't form the same race, and overall I think society is being more excepting as our world gets smaller.<br /> <br />Anyways, I hope there are other Eurasian couples out there that I can lean on if Ii do run into an issue (mostly with my MIL lol)
Maggie574 responded:
Hi all,
I'm Maggie. DH and I have an almost 2yo son and #2 will be here shortly (expected at the end of the month.) DH is from Cameroun, Africa so we are not only bi-racial but we are bi-lingual (French/English).
I'm Maggie. DH and I have an almost 2yo son and #2 will be here shortly (expected at the end of the month.) DH is from Cameroun, Africa so we are not only bi-racial but we are bi-lingual (French/English).
Report This| Share this:Introductions!Hi all,<br />I'm Maggie. DH and I have an almost 2yo son and #2 will be here shortly (expected at the end of the month.) DH is from Cameroun, Africa so we are not only bi-racial but we are bi-lingual (French/English).
chola_angel69 replied to Maggie574's response:
HI,
I'm Crystal I have a 6year old boy and an almost 4 month old daughter. Both of my children are bi-racial I'm white and their fathers are both black. My sons father is not in the picture as he ditched us a few years ago. My daughters father has since stepped up and become a wonderful father to both of my children and our family is very blessed.
For the most part I havent had to deal with our society being unaccepting too much. There have been a few dirty looks I've gotten unfortunately from black women but those are negative things directed at me and not necessarily my children. My DBFs family lives in Alabama where they still have very unaccepting views and we live in Washington state in a mostly white town. My son started kindergarten this year and for the 1st half of the year was the only black child in his class. A new student came in and he now has another brown face to look at everyday but for the most part being the only one has never phased him.
I look forward to keeping in touch with all of you.
I'm Crystal I have a 6year old boy and an almost 4 month old daughter. Both of my children are bi-racial I'm white and their fathers are both black. My sons father is not in the picture as he ditched us a few years ago. My daughters father has since stepped up and become a wonderful father to both of my children and our family is very blessed.
For the most part I havent had to deal with our society being unaccepting too much. There have been a few dirty looks I've gotten unfortunately from black women but those are negative things directed at me and not necessarily my children. My DBFs family lives in Alabama where they still have very unaccepting views and we live in Washington state in a mostly white town. My son started kindergarten this year and for the 1st half of the year was the only black child in his class. A new student came in and he now has another brown face to look at everyday but for the most part being the only one has never phased him.
I look forward to keeping in touch with all of you.
Report This| Share this:Introductions!HI, <br />I'm Crystal I have a 6year old boy and an almost 4 month old daughter. Both of my children are bi-racial I'm white and their fathers are both black. My sons father is not in the picture as he ditched us a few years ago. My daughters father has since stepped up and become a wonderful father to both of my children and our family is very blessed.<br /> For the most part I havent had to deal with our society being unaccepting too much. There have been a few dirty looks I've gotten unfortunately from black women but those are negative things directed at me and not necessarily my children. My DBFs family lives in Alabama where they still have very unaccepting views and we live in Washington state in a mostly white town. My son started kindergarten this year and for the 1st half of the year was the only black child in his class. A new student came in and he now has another brown face to look at everyday but for the most part being the only one has never phased him.<br />I look forward to keeping in touch with all of you.
LexciMomma1011 responded:
Hi! I'm the mother to a beautiful 5yr old girl. my DH is black and I'm white. We have been together for nearly 8yrs and we have had to endure many of the stares and nasty comments from both sides. We live in a small 98% white community and now that my baby is starting school, I had to explain to her that she is biracial. She didn't understand why she was brown and almost everyone else was white. We explained to her that God made us all unique, and she was just painted with a different paintbrush! 
Report This| Share this:Introductions!Hi! I'm the mother to a beautiful 5yr old girl. my DH is black and I'm white. We have been together for nearly 8yrs and we have had to endure many of the stares and nasty comments from both sides. We live in a small 98% white community and now that my baby is starting school, I had to explain to her that she is biracial. She didn't understand why she was brown and almost everyone else was white. We explained to her that God made us all unique, and she was just painted with a different paintbrush! <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0">
heather7257 responded:
It is so great to meet you all and hear about your wonderful families! I am excited for our future discussions!
Report This| Share this:Introductions!It is so great to meet you all and hear about your wonderful families! I am excited for our future discussions!
heather7257 replied to chola_angel69's response:
chola_angel69: I grew up in Wenatchee, Wa, attended CWU in Ellensburg Wa, and DH is from Tacoma Wa. Love the state and miss it tons!
Report This| Share this:Introductions!chola_angel69: I grew up in Wenatchee, Wa, attended CWU in Ellensburg Wa, and DH is from Tacoma Wa. Love the state and miss it tons!
JaydenMichaelsMommy responded:
hello all my name is diana! me and my boyfried have a beautiful 5 month old boy who is half black and half lebanese...i know weird combo lol his fathers side of the family are not very supportive based on religous beliefs their not disrespectful their just set in their ways and it's never going to change...you can't help who you like and or who you love...but we're pretty much a happy little family NOW and i say now because it wasnt always smiles and joy we've overcame alot and i feel we have nowhere else to go but up from here....
Report This| Share this:Introductions!hello all my name is diana! me and my boyfried have a beautiful 5 month old boy who is half black and half lebanese...i know weird combo lol his fathers side of the family are not very supportive based on religous beliefs their not disrespectful their just set in their ways and it's never going to change...you can't help who you like and or who you love...but we're pretty much a happy little family NOW and i say now because it wasnt always smiles and joy we've overcame alot and i feel we have nowhere else to go but up from here....
AMCMSM3 responded:
Hi!
I'm Angela I have a beautiful daughter who is almost 2. DH is Native American and I am White (Irish). DH works for his tribe and we live not far from the Reservation. Kinda a culture shock for me a city girl. I am learning to make regalia for the next Pow Wow for our daughter and recently made an attempt at Fry Bread.
) I want my daughter to know, love and be proud her Native culture.
I'm Angela I have a beautiful daughter who is almost 2. DH is Native American and I am White (Irish). DH works for his tribe and we live not far from the Reservation. Kinda a culture shock for me a city girl. I am learning to make regalia for the next Pow Wow for our daughter and recently made an attempt at Fry Bread.
) I want my daughter to know, love and be proud her Native culture.Report This| Share this:Introductions!Hi!<br />I'm Angela I have a beautiful daughter who is almost 2. DH is Native American and I am White (Irish). DH works for his tribe and we live not far from the Reservation. Kinda a culture shock for me a city girl. I am learning to make regalia for the next Pow Wow for our daughter and recently made an attempt at Fry Bread. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/eek.gif" align="top" border="0">) I want my daughter to know, love and be proud her Native culture.
she is SO adorable! I recongize your screename - did you used to lurk on the pregnancy boards last fall?
Report This| Share this:Introductions!she is SO adorable! I recongize your screename - did you used to lurk on the pregnancy boards last fall?
THANKS. Yeah.....I so miss being pregnant and cant wait to be again. We are planning next month. Fingers crossed! DH said when Shelby is 2 and she will be April 15th!!
Report This| Share this:Introductions!THANKS. Yeah.....I so miss being pregnant and cant wait to be again. We are planning next month. Fingers crossed! DH said when Shelby is 2 and she will be April 15th!!
1stTimeMommyCourtnie responded:
Hi
My name is Courtnie. I have a 2 month old named Caleb. He is half white (me) and half puerto rican (DF). My little "Sortarican". I love my lil man and me and my hubby dont usually have an issue with the whole interacial mixing. My family is very loving and his as well. We are so lucky to have all the support we do.
My lil man is learning spanish already. Grandma and Granpa make sure of that. I think he will be a better person for it.
My name is Courtnie. I have a 2 month old named Caleb. He is half white (me) and half puerto rican (DF). My little "Sortarican". I love my lil man and me and my hubby dont usually have an issue with the whole interacial mixing. My family is very loving and his as well. We are so lucky to have all the support we do.
My lil man is learning spanish already. Grandma and Granpa make sure of that. I think he will be a better person for it.
Report This| Share this:Introductions!Hi <br /> <br />My name is Courtnie. I have a 2 month old named Caleb. He is half white (me) and half puerto rican (DF). My little "Sortarican". I love my lil man and me and my hubby dont usually have an issue with the whole interacial mixing. My family is very loving and his as well. We are so lucky to have all the support we do.<br />My lil man is learning spanish already. Grandma and Granpa make sure of that. I think he will be a better person for it.
DianaG49424 responded:
Hi! my DH is Hispanic and I'm white (English, Polish and Finnish) but DD looks very Hispanic. I love his big family even though they get overwhelming at times. I can't wait until Stella is old enough to run around making chaos with her cousins at family gatherings. I would like for her to learn Spanish (although DH isn't fluent) but I'm not sure I want her to speak a language I don't .
.Report This| Share this:Introductions!Hi! my DH is Hispanic and I'm white (English, Polish and Finnish) but DD looks very Hispanic. I love his big family even though they get overwhelming at times. I can't wait until Stella is old enough to run around making chaos with her cousins at family gatherings. I would like for her to learn Spanish (although DH isn't fluent) but I'm not sure I want her to speak a language I don't <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0">.
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