Accepting Yourself Racially..

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Stages of Racial Identity Development

Many white adults have given little consideration to the meaning of their own racial group membership.

Whites do less for their own race yet need the most reassurance.

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• Celebrate multicultural heritages. Due to interracial marriages, blended families and international/transracial adoptions, the number of mixed-race families is increasing. Encourage multiculturalism by embracing the language, traditions and customs of every family member. If your child is multiracial, encourage him or her to celebrate and recognize all parts of his or her heritage. Support your child by helping him or her develop coping skills to handle questions and comments about his or her racial background.

Multiracials need to be accepted as a racial group rather than no group.