Does Anybody Else Look Like Me?: A Parent's Guide To Raising Multiracial Children

Raising multiracial kids to be color-blind will not work says the author. She discusses ways to raise a multiracial child to have positive self-esteem, be appreciative of all their cultures, develop a comfortable self-identity, and be able to deal with people who are ignorant of multiracial issues. The key to successfully raising multiracial kids in a world of social race constructs is developing an ongoing, open dialog about race and culture. The author looks at three key developmental stages: preschool (when concepts must be presented concretely), early elementary (when wanting to be liked and belonging becomes important) and middle school (clash of adolescence and cultural identity--which group do I belong to?) and discusses ways to show more deal with those stages. Opened my eyes to the concerns of people who are multiracial! Interviews inform the book; bibliography of children's books included. show less