My mom is half Native American and every time that Native American things comes up or a family reunion on her side that has some thing to do with Native American things to tell the truth I don't look at my self as being half Native American and I don't really care for that side because my dad is black i really don't think of being Half Native American but she keeps trying to make me go to this little summer time thing there haveing and because I just really DON'T CARE FOR THAT SIDE I TOLD HER NO!!
2006-06-22 17:44:42 · 23 answers · asked by pret.tprincess4me 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I thought my culture and heritage were dumb and didn't want to have anything to do with it. I said We're in the US now, forget that shiet but now, even though i hate those elders that believe they are wiser than you and everything and still does everything the oldschool way even though you have all this new technology that you can take advantage of I participate in those things because it has a little meaning. Be grateful for the creation of you and celebrate it. I know you probably hear things like this so much it has no meaning to it but it's true. It will probably take you a while to realize this. I still don't agree with what "my people" say and believe in but I participate because I am who I am and that is the blood that runs in me!
2006-06-22 17:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by ABNAM 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think you need to embrace that side of you. Did you know that you can get into college for free because you're 1/4 Native American? Native American is in high demand in colleges.
2006-06-22 17:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to look at the good things that both of these two cultures give. Don't deny one side of who you are. You are not half a person. Both of these in you are beautiful. Do you realize the power and history of Native Americans? It's really, really amazing. Maybe as you get older, you will learn to appreciate it more, and you will have a fuller understanding of who you are.
2006-06-22 17:50:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're not 1/2 Native American.. your 1/4 Native American if your mom is only 1/2 and your dad is black.
2006-06-22 17:48:20 · answer #4 · answered by Jason 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how old you are; you seem young. Your family background is important and will be more so as you get older. I would have given anything to get some real education about my ancestors, but too many of my family didn't think it important and now they are all gone.
Being Pagan and the type I am, I believe so much of who you are and even your spirituality can come down through your blood. Adding real knowledge from those still here can't be replaced.
Aside from all that, it couldn't hurt to add to your moms' happiness by being involved in something that matters so much to her. This, too, cannot be replaced and she won't always be here for you to share these things with.
What has your dad being black have to do with not liking other parts of yourself? Why do kids who are any amount black think that's what they have to identify with? Embrace all of it!
2006-06-22 17:58:20 · answer #5 · answered by Myr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Shannon W. You should at least try to take in some of that Native American side because someday, you may regret it if you don't. When you get older, you'll learn to appreciate your heritage. Be proud of who you really are, not what you want to be. Just give it a little chance. It'll make your life easier because you won't have to worry about that anymore. =)
2006-06-22 17:53:20 · answer #6 · answered by Solo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, yes I do think that is wrong. You should give it one chance, and tell her I will do this only once unless I like it. Really that is part of who you are, you have a whole half of you that you know nothing about, what will learning about half of your culture do to you that is so wrong? You just might come out of there a different person with a whole new view on things, atleast think about it.
And in my honest opinion you should be damm proud to be half Native American, if you are not, it is a shame.
2006-06-22 17:52:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say, why not go?Unless that side of your family is abusive or gives you problems, why not just go and say "hello" to all of your mother's side of the family, especially if it's just a once a year thing. You never know when you will ever get to see your family again, and it never hurts to learn more about where you came from. And, like it or not, your mother accounts for 1/2 of who you are. Besides, you will at least succeed in making your mom happy, and that's always a good thing to do.
2006-06-22 17:58:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, we have some hostility there. Actually that's something to be proud of I'd say, being Native American. Good luck with that. Just be honest with her, there's nothing wrong with her being proud. Native American's are getting rare!
2006-06-22 17:51:28 · answer #9 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your mom may have a strong sense of pride connected to her Native American heritage, and it sounds like she wants you to feel that same sense of pride.
I wouldn't say it's wrong for you to not feel as if you are 100% Native American, especially since it sounds like you are bi-racial. I definately don't think you should have to fully give in to your mom's requests, and I think it may be good for you to share wth her your feelings about your cultural identity, and possibly hear her perspective, and understand why she is so adament about pushing that part of your culture on you. A discussion may allow you two to find a middle ground that you both feel you can accept, and if nothing else, allow you both to have a greater understanding of the others' perspective.
2006-06-22 17:52:00 · answer #10 · answered by judithsr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋