Do I teach her about her Korean heritage?

Question

My adopted daughter is 1/4 korean 3/4 white. I feel it is important for her to know about her heritage. I am really interested in learning about her Korean heritage.
Anyone know any good websites and do think it is important to teach her both heritages?

Answer 1

sorry no websites i'm aware of but do agree you should teach her some of her heritage. incorporating a few traditions and possibly something as ehtnic crossing as cooking.

Answer 2

The Christian Korean community is very strong. You might talk to some of the pastors, if you have a Korean community near where you live. Unless you are Korean, it might be hard for you to teach anything other than the basics. You could also help her get a Korean pen-pal, and maybe take a trip there. After a while, you will need to let her find it on her own. But yes, learning about where we come from is a good idea, and can help make us stronger, with a stronger sense of community. You could also enroll her in a trad. Tae Kwan Do martial arts class!

Answer 3

Of course! You don't indicate where you live, but I would either search your phone book or the Web for local listings that should be able to help you.......perhaps a Korean Church or if you have a relatively large local Korean population....i.e., "Korean town"....it's so important for her to learn about her heritage and be proud of it! If you live in an urban area, there might be a Korean Embassy or Consulate or Tourism office that might be a good source too!

Answer 4

I admire you for teaching her about her other heritage. Here is a website that is really good for learning about her heritage and other Asian cultures.

Asia For Kids
A unique collection of materials for parents, teachers and librarians including books, videos, CD-ROMS, dolls, posters, crafts and T-shirts. Learn about the cultures and languages from China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Laos, India, the Philippines, Nepal, Indonesia and Asian Americans.

I can get you a discount if you would like one, if not, enjoy the website and purchase what ever you like.

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Good luck

Answer 5

How old is she?
Being adopted is a big issue, being on diff rent race is also sensitive thing, being a mixed race is even more confusing.
She is facing many difficulties to feel accepted.
I would started with " human heritage" that how God created everybody equally.
Don't force nor stop her from identity searching.
Just let her know what you know about her, and your willingness to help her learn of her heritage.
Be ready yourself though, for she will come to you soon or later.

Answer 6

Yes, teach her all you can about her heritage. If your financially able, take her to Korea. We have a wonderful Doctor, who was born in Korea. The culture is Great. Good websites are : Korea . Type it in your search modum--Korea.
My brothers both served in the Military in Korea. Many children born at that time, were born from Amerian men. They are good looking children and need to know their Heritage. Good Luck.

Answer 7

I think it is important to teach your daughter about her Korean heritage. My kids are half white, half Asian and I want them to be proud of both sides of their family.

Some Korean news websites are

http://english.chosun.com/
http://times.hankooki.com/times.htm

Here is a blog written by a Korean woman married to a white
man. They have a daughter.

http://mamanabi.wordpress.com/

I'm sure there are other cultural websites that cater to people who have adopted Korean children. These types of websites may have information on Korean customs, culture, foods, and hanbok (traditional Korean clothes).

Answer 8

its good that you are interested in teaching her her heritage. i am half Brazilian but have lived in New Orleans most of my life .. the only thing i knew about Brazil was what my mom taught taught me growing up .. and what i read from the internet and books..
growing up .. from the ages 13 + i've ALWAYS felt apart of me missing .. and for years i felt like i was walking around with a missing limb .. until i visited Brazil for the 1st time when i was 20..

and did that solve everything ! ever since i've felt my life is now complete

so yes.. i find it very important for her to understand =)

Answer 9

I think it's important for her to learn about her heritage, but I also think it's important for her to learn something about different heritages including white, black, hispanic, indian, etc.

Answer 10

go for it!