Comments on: Oh, It’s Tuesday: Raising Bi-Racial Kids

By: Bailey

Bailey — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 03:16:00 +0000

It bothers me that you appear to be very hard and negative towards “black” people. Black is not one dimensional but in your descriptions you tend to put them all in a box. And, if you ask the right person or eavesdrop on the right conversation you can hear the same negative backlash from whites. Have you heard the flack that Obama has been getting lately from the GOP and largely white conservatives? So, be fair. Ultimately, raise your child the way you see fit. And, know that the whole sweeping generalization about biracial children being sad and confused unttrue. If you read correctly, you would know that they tend to fair just as well as whites and better than their black counterparts. I had been wondering why I am having trouble reading your book and now I see… Why not take it upon yourself to illustrate the beautiful diversity within the black community instead of allowing yourself to be completely “whitewashed” as you put it? I mean, do you pride yourself in feeling like you are token black? The lone ranger? It is really cliche. And, please do not do that to your child.

By: ernessa

ernessa — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:27:04 +0000

Yes, I think letting her know that she can choose to identify as both, even when others tell her she has to choose will be the must. I don't care what race her friends are, as long as she's comfortable with herself.

By: ernessa

ernessa — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:27:00 +0000

By: biracial teenager

biracial teenager — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:38:46 +0000

The fact that you care means you'll be a great mother. i would not push them in either direction. i am biracial and my mom is black. that is what my parents did and i came out fine. though unlike most i never really took a side i am as neutral as they come,as a result nearly all of my friends are Asian, really . Though i don't advise encouraging going that far , just encourage your kids to respect both.

By: biracial teenager

biracial teenager — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:38:00 +0000

By: Lillians mom

Lillians mom — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:12:00 +0000

I to have a biracial little girl. Teach her that everyones beauty is based on their personality. Teach that she does not have to fit into a label. Bi-racial is not what or who she is it is apart a small part of where she came from. It has nothing to do with who she is or what she grows up to be.

By: Lillians mom

Lillians mom — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:12:00 +0000

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