I am an Australian mom who has a daughter who is African/American-Australian and I was wanting to hear from both mom's of bi-racial children and also bi-racial women and men about how to best teach her and give her an appreciation for her heritage. I intend to teach her about Australian history as this is my strong subject but I am at a loss of how to educate her to be proud of her black heritage as well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou...
2006-06-20 21:17:50 · 5 answers · asked by skattered0077 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Are you still with her father? If so, you guys should be taking her to see where he is from too. If not, that makes it a lot more complicated. I still think you should take her to her other "home" at least once. And beyond that, perhaps she could join some African group in your area. I know we have them here. The African communities get together often to have parties, cultural demonstrations, fund-raisers, all kinds of things...
2006-06-20 21:23:34 · answer #1 · answered by Holly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kudos for your determination of educating your daughter on the bi-racial heritage and also making her appreciate the historical and cultural backgrounds of different races, which in no way will be a failure for a life of the present global scenario. Heritage whether it is black, white or red - has its pros as well cons. You should manage the things duly giving weightage to the sunny side but also describing the darker aspects which you feel proper and justified to share or educate her on the subject.
2006-06-20 21:25:34 · answer #2 · answered by mkm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teaching her of her own families history is very beneficial.
Although there are many "African-Americans" in the US...not all of them have any real clue what Africa is all about. So you might be wasting time and energy giving your daughter any "African" history lessons.
You can, however, find famous black americans on google...you might also want to research information on "Buffalo Soldiers": there's even a lady buffalo soldier...
Keeping her well schooled on successful people from her alternate community gives her role models and heros to look up to.
2006-06-20 21:25:36 · answer #3 · answered by Warrior 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should just be honest with her and let her know!!! Tell her you are trying, and take her to a salon for her hair! ask questions there! let her know she is no different accept the outside,But the inside will always be the same!!!! I had lost a young man in Jan. He could not find himself! He died in Jan. of 06 !! He was African American/white!! He was lost ! Tried to help but too late!! I will always miss him ! Just always be truth full and let them know you ARE TRYING!!!!!! They will understand! He died at age of 19 years and 6 days!! Talk, there is nothing to be ashamed of!!! This is your child!!!!!
2006-06-20 21:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by armstrongcm2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get on this thing and look up Black History........ there is lots of information about it all over the place... make sure she has the opportunity to be around all cultures and races...... let her dig into the history pool and learn in her own way too.... take her to museums where Black Artist are featured so she can have a visual of her ppl....... God bless
2006-06-20 21:23:27 · answer #5 · answered by Annie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋