Do biracial children usually identify with one race more than the other?

Answer 1

I don't think so. Most people go about their business thinking of themselves as just a person, not caucasion, Chinese, or whatever, I don't see how a person of mixed heritage would be any different.

I knew a girl who was of 8 different nationalities, but I think she identified mostly with what her parents were. (the most direct link)

Answer 2

I think that in a way yes they do but it all depends on who they live with and who they are around the most. My son is half mexican and half Native American and I live in mostly hispanic community. I don't know any Natives here. so only about three months out of the year my son gets to be with my people.(when I go visit my family) My family gives him a lot f education on his culture while he's there then when he's home he's around hispanics. So I'd say it depends on how you raise them and where you raise them

Answer 3

I think a lot of it has to do with the Mom and the way she raises them,and also situations that might help them(such as getting minority help for school etc)and the way people treat them.To an ol' boy from Mississippi,Halle Beery is a N----r,to me she's a "goddess",Even the govt. used to call 1/8th ******,Black.Even though they are 7/8 white.

Answer 4

I think it really depends on the child, how they're treated and how they're raised, and just who they are.

The kids I've known though, they all identify with one race more than the other. I know a kid who's half black and white, and he seems to identify more with his black side (maybe because he looks tan-skinned).

My half-brother is half white, and half hispanic, and he identifies entirely with his hispanic side. He intends on changing his middle name to his first name, and making it sound more hispanic, and he intends on living down in Texas and visiting Mexico a lot. My half-brother grew up more with his hispanic grandparents near Mexico since he got into a lot of trouble where we live.

Answer 5

I think there is something very unique and beautiful about being bi-racial or multi-racial.
Many bi-racial people I know are very well balanced in knowing who they are and find a happy medium. Not neccessarily leaning toward one side or the other but representing the new look of America. Being mixed is beautiful.

Answer 6

Since I was a child, I've identified with both my Filipino and white side. Many, in my experience, typically do because it's quite evident that their parents belong to different ethnic groups.

Answer 7

How long is a piece of string?

Halle Berry identifies as being an African-Ameican, and she is bi-racial.

Mariah Carey is bi-racial and she identifies as being white.

Answer 8

Bob Marley and Lenny Kravitz did.

Answer 9

Yes I believe so. Ususally black and white children aren't accepted by whites so they consider themselves to be black. Halle Berry is a prime example. She decided to deny her mother's white heritage and to only consider herself black. It is sad in my opinion because she is not black, she is mixed. By denying her mother, she is denying a part of who she is. Tiger Woods is a good example of someone that refuses to be only one race, he has made it clear that he is not black, he is mutli cultural.

Answer 10

Yes, they usually do...though not in every case.