The Identification Of Multiracial Children

Although, interracial marriage is more common than ever; there are many opposing views of this unification. Situations that I have been faced with growing up African American and now in an interracial marriage, leaves me worried for my future children. Bringing a multiracial child in the world is difficult because they will be judged solely on their racial identity. Multiracial children will be giving a hard choice to choose who they will identify with so that society accepts them. The problem we face in todays society is our need to categorize people. In mixed-race people lives they are constantly feeling the pressure to identify with one group or the other. Most times they have their sense of identity or belonging dismissed by the groups

to which they belong, having to choose one in which they look the most like. Interracial marriage has not been the key to helping the racial conflict in America. However, how can we stop the next generation of Americans from falling into the same patterns of racism we've seen for centuries? I believe there are ways we can prevent the vicious cycle of racism. One way we can combat this cycle is by stopping red-lining neighborhoods to encourage less segregation among communities. Another way is to create a new population census that includes all ethnicities, races and biracial boxes. Another way is to allow young children to be more exposed to different cultures and traditions at school and in their household to inspire interracial friendships and relationships. With curing the cycle of racism in this country it will allow children of all backgrounds and races to see that race is a social construct and fluid. With the help of future and current parents, a post-racial society is achievable.