My Hapa (mixed race) kids

A discussion about some of the trials people of mixed race, including my children, may encounter because people aren't use to seeing mixed race people. Also show some celebrities that are mixed race.
Music: Black or White by Michael Jackson. Ren Shen Hai Hai is a Chinese song by Mayday.

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Comedy

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• hapa
• mixed race
• apolo ohno
• kevjumba
• christina aguilera
• dwayne johnson
• the rock
• vlog
• commentary
• ben kingsley
• malcolm x
• keanu reeves
• mark-paul gosselaar
• saved by the bell
• kristin kreuk
• black or white
• russell wong
• reuben
• corban
• dean cain
• race
• ethnicity
• asian
• chinese
• michael jackson
• funny

[icysparks2007]

I think the tricky part is not so much figuring out what he'll eventually shape up to look like, but who he'll identify as when he grows older. I have hapa friends who embrace their mixed cultural background, but I know others who reject their asianness or their whiteness to fit in with one ethnic group. Based on the way you and your wife are raising your children (exposing them to both cultures), I think they'll embrace both :D

[rkchen]

@icysparks2007 Thanks for the comment. we're trying our best to help them appreciate both of their cultures, and we're hopeful that things will work out well for them. Thanks again for representing the AMWF community.

[rkchen]

thanks for your comments. I hope my children appreciate both of their ethnic backgrounds because it's a part of them, and I think both sides will definitely benefit them in the future.

[AnythingAndy]

Like most Eurasians, he looks more Asian on certain angles and more Caucasian on other angles. Either way, really cute! :D

And dude, I'm 17 years old, and GEE, you're an inspiration LOL!

Your wife is absolutely gorgeous, sounds like such a lady AND speaks Chinese as well, and you seem pretty well off as well. That's my aspiring life, to be happy with that :)

Pleeaassee make a video, with you and your wife on how you met, and how life is going etc?

[bubblygranolachick]

I think mixed babies are gorgeous, I just feel like the babies benefit from their parents embracing another culture. I think as adults the beauty really shines in hapas :) My children have chameleon eyes which change depending on mood, lighting and what they are wearing. Best of both worlds :)

[EagleStrike119]

Being multi-lingual is essential for the future regardless of racial identity. Global competition will require more language skills beyond one language.

[mas761]

My Hapa baby has light brown ... almost blonde hair :) Can't wait to see him grow into his features :) your boy is super cute!

[Mehetabelable]

Thank you for posting this. This helps me a lot since my fiance is Japanese and I am Metis/Irish. His mother is very concerned about mixed children since Japanese society isn't as understanding. (Please note I live in rural Japan). This encourages me to see. Thank you.

[thehapagirl92]

Yay I love hapa babies as I am one myself!

[myeyeswillburn]

Your baby is gorgeous and its great that you're trying your hardest to expose him to both sides of his heritage.

[Wolfkidmaga]

And also tan skinned

[wam1469]

My mother is Cuban and father is Haitian and Dominican. When people see me they just think I am African American, but I mostly identify as Cuban since I never know my father.

[alsab28]

He does look more Asian but honestly it really does not matter to me as someone said just raised the kid right and away from racism and even racism within his people. I hope it won't be raised thinking he is better than others that may not have white in them or have darker skin tone. apart from that there I have no issue with his mixed race. btw Barack Obama considers himself black and married a black lady that's why he is referred as black cause that is what he wanted.