Biracial Child Case Study
Next, another problem created through being biracial and thus further resulting in identity problems is the cultural diversity. Bi-racial children end up acquiring behavior traits similarly to the cultural environment influencing them significantly. For instants, Rachel had grown up developing behavioral traits and interests similarly to her Danish’s mother's culture. While her black peers get depicted as being outgoing, loud or speaking in a particular style, Rachel was quiet, enjoyed reading, well mannered and spoke “white” proper English. In general, Biracial children’s diverse culture formed through their household way of life changes how they’re perceived. In the case of Rachel, besides her blue eyes and light colored skin, her different behavior also played a factor in this rejection. Despite the
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Unfortunately, it has become a misconception that all bi-racial children and their questionable identity will burden them with a cruel fate that inevitably leads to social rejection, mental illnesses, behavior problems, etc. The may be accurate to some extent; however, those effects are only a result of a lack of support towards the biracial child. There is no questioning that life for a biracial child will be rough in comparison to one race children; however, there are ways to combat the difficulties presented. The first support method is for parents or guardians to create an environment that allows a child to fully explore and embrace all of their heritage since the outdated one-drop rule still pressures society to identify as one race. It’s a fact that children forced to choose end up suffering from the inauthentic expression of self in comparison to those that embrace their multiracial background. Furthermore, Multiracial children do not differ from other children in self-esteem, or psychiatric problems if properly supported. In fact, children appreciated their multiracial upbringing. Next, an important method of support is choosing a
Unfortunately, it has become a misconception that all bi-racial children and their questionable identity will burden them with a cruel fate that inevitably leads to social rejection, mental illnesses, behavior problems, etc. The may be accurate to some extent; however, those effects are only a result of a lack of support towards the biracial child. There is no questioning that life for a biracial child will be rough in comparison to one race children; however, there are ways to combat the difficulties presented. The first support method is for parents or guardians to create an environment that allows a child to fully explore and embrace all of their heritage since the outdated one-drop rule still pressures society to identify as one race. It’s a fact that children forced to choose end up suffering from the inauthentic expression of self in comparison to those that embrace their multiracial background. Furthermore, Multiracial children do not differ from other children in self-esteem, or psychiatric problems if properly supported. In fact, children appreciated their multiracial upbringing. Next, an important method of support is choosing a