I mean I'm half black and Swedish and my husband is white.How hard is that to understand.Not only that why do people act as though black is something my children should've caught?
2006-11-27 16:10:30 · 7 answers · asked by Victoria05 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Darker color is dominant and lighter color is recessive as far as genetics are concerned. More commonly, children turns out halfway between parents color. In that sense, it is somewhat unusual that your children are completely white.
But... I'm surprised that people near you are acting as this is such a surprising thing to happen. It happens often enough.... One thing is for sure... if you are a mixed couple, the only thing you can do is get used to unusual and sometimes insulting comments from people. Everybody has their own problems and prejudices. If you start getting upset over every comment, you'll be a wreck....
I notice unusual facial expression (confused?) on people every now and then myself....
2006-11-27 16:24:23 · answer #1 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Where do you live? A lot of preconceptions about race have to do with region. If you live in a less diverse/mostly homogenous area, people are going to be naturally curious and somewhat ignorant about the appearance of your family than those who see such things on a regular basis. Instead of getting defensive in such a situation, take a deep breath and use the opportunity to educate these people. You may be the only one to do so.
2006-11-27 18:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by FucAlloYu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are uneducated and insensitive. Ignore those people. I have 2 light and 1 dark. It's all in the mix of the genes and God is the one who chooses that.
Maybe when someone has the gall to ask you about it you could reply, "I don't know. If it concerns you so much I suppose you could ask God why He made them that way. I'm sure He can give you a better answer than I could."
God bless you & your family!
2006-11-27 16:18:13 · answer #3 · answered by Pamela 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Becuz in this country 1 drop of black blood in you at birth makes you black.
2006-11-27 16:18:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your children did not come out White. Skin color does not make a race. Your children are a mixed race.
2006-11-27 16:14:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Don't worry about what others see or do not see. Enjoy your children as the innocents that they are.
2006-11-27 16:26:56 · answer #6 · answered by woundbyte 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ppl are dumb. This is news to you?
2006-11-27 16:26:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋