One of my concerns about having a mixed multiracial child is that she won't understand her cultures.…

I'm a mixed gal myself, black, white n puerto rican. Most of my family is black so the black culture is what I know. My baby's father is black so my baby will be all mixed up too. I think that it'll be okay. Just teach the baby your core values and the little you do know about the culture.

@alyeng, yes il try my best. I'm Panamanian(Mom) African American and Cherokee(Dad). I didn't get to learn much from my dads side but I did lots of reading and watched movies so my baby girl and I can do the same.

Exactly! There are things you can learn with her as she grows!

@alyeng, you're absolutely right😊

Omg that's me! Like yes although I'm considered "African American" my moms family is from Belize and they've never really had that "black oppressed mentality" if you understand what I'm saying? And my dads side is African American but all I know is my dad and he doesn't go into that stuff either. I've never really gotten along with the black girls in school and I never understood why. Then my husband is half black half white. And he's as confused as they come. He tried to fit in on both sides but struggles severely. So I don't want that for my baby.

@elainaelise, yes that's how it feels since my parents never took initiative to instill a certain mentality about my African American culture. I grew up slightly naive to things. I don't want my daughter to face the same. there still is so much for me to learn and honestly it has made me a better person to have learned the little I do know.

@desi720, I mean I managed. He managed so I feel she'll be more able to feel where she belongs, especially since this next generation will be more melted than ever. I can only teach her what I know and yes there are many movies and documentaries but it's different if you've never been through it or your family didn't instill it. I don't want her to feel as though those things are what define her as a being. I just want her to have a good heart and know that she doesn't have to force herself to fit in with anyone. She'll find the right set of friends who would love her no matter what her background is

@elainaelise, so true it doesn't define her. And yes having the right group of friends is great. I hope She never feels left out as if she doesn't belong.