Mixed Young Folks - School to Workplace

The Mixed Teen, College Student, Young Adult Experience! 

Hi friends!  In this post, we'll talk broadly about the experiences of multiracial, multiethnic, blended, mixed young people.  This blog caters to mixed high school and university students, and young people in general.  Let's explore!

High School

"Help!  My Extended Family Just Doesn't Get My Mixed Heritage!"

"Why do you ________?  Is it because your mom's _________?"

"Your hair doesn't look like our side of the family's.  It's all ________."

"But you're also ________.  So why don't you ________ like us?"

Sometimes family members (including us!) don't get it right.  You don't want to alienate everyone who says something like the above, but you also want to change how some of their comments/questions come off as hurtful.  Life as a mixed person: it's tough!

Here are some tips for resolving your "extended family vs. mixed heritage" issues!

Resolving Extended Family and Heritage Issues Like the Awesome Mixed Person You Are!