The Study of Racialism

mixedmom · Moderator Joined: 27 Nov 2004 {Posts: 783 }

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10184987

White Mothers, Black Sons

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Kelley Ellsworth is pictured with her husband and four children.Courtesy of Kelley Ellsworth

In this week's Mocha Moms, three white women discuss their experiences mothering sons of color. They talk candidly about the joys and the challenges.

Creole GAL · Wizard Joined: 12 Mar 2007 {Posts: 433 }

I guess there are challenges and rewards , but that comes with having children no matter what they look like.
I am still really not understanding the"issues or concerns" some people have with being of mixed cultures. I stand in my belief that if you are marrying someone from a different ethnic group, you know and must accept that not everyone, families included, will be at ease with your choice and that is fine.
That is okay.

Therefore , if possible, you live in cities and states more accepting of your choice. You send your children to schools that are more accepting of your choice. You have to drop family and friends who are not accepting.

If I saw this couple, I would assume they are both Black(Creole) and they children are too. They look like everybody I see. many people would see them and assume the same thing.

IMO, this is one nice and whole family. They are blessed.