Anonymous wrote:I have an idea! We can create names for people who are biracial, as is my son. He's a Caucapino!

This thread has gotten ridiculous. Who cares if there are more Asians in public than in private? My husband is a brilliant business man but I don't think him being Asian has anyhing to do with it-his cousins definitely don't have a knack for business, or math and science. Oh-but they're Filipino, not Chinese or Korean, which I'm sure says a lot

Hey that was my nickname in highschool! I'm a total art brain and defy every stereotype there is about Asians and Whites. I'm not good at math and I can dance like Beyonce...so there. You can't lump everyone into categories based on how they look or where they come from. I am ME! I am AMERICAN! I am HUMAN! Why is everyone so race-obsessed?

i meant "their" culture

I've met pale blonde Brazilians, to dark curly haired Brazilians, and every shade between, but none of them seem to be caught up with how dark/light they are...they think of themselves as Brazilians. In the many Brazilian classes and events I've been to, they seem to celebrate all roots of there culture (Portuguese, African and Native) as a blend. Can't we all just be Americans or United Stateseans or whatever you want to call it?

clothes

ooh Harry Jr...forgot about him.

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Anonymous wrote:It's possible that some of the children you took for white were half-Asian. Within our immediate circle, I can think of half a dozen white-Asian couples but not Asian-Asian couples. Some of the children are very difficult to place ethnically.

So being biracial means you aren't "really" Asian? I can't wait to tell my DC when they grow up... Guess what, you don't "belong" in one group or another because you aren't fully of one race. Oh, but maybe the one that has almond-shaped eyes is Asian and the one with round eyes isn't? The ignorance on this board makes me sick.

Where did she say biracial means you aren't Asian? It seems she is trying to explain that some people looking at the schools' Asian population may mistakenly not count half-Asians as Asians, because they might not look it. I am a halfie and I was not offended by her comment. There is truth to what she says, because people (from all races) never think I'm Asian, even though I am. Everyone thinks I'm Latina.

yes, when my DSD (who is white) was 3, she wouldn't talk to my mom (who is filipino). She asked if she was wearing panty hose all over her body. Perfectly innocent question at that age. I said no, her skin is brown. She said, "oh, I don't like brown people, my mom says they are bad." We explained to her as you did, and she grew to love my mom.

Kids say all kinds of un-PC things unknowingly. I've had my kids say embarrassing things around people like "Oh, she's fat," "Oh she has no hair, how ugly," etc. Like manners, social consciousness is just another lesson to learn.

I think as long as you keep talking about how you can't judge people by their color, they will learn not to make statements like those.

yoga always curbs my appetite. you could also try acupuncture.

Anonymous wrote:Good Christmas music is an oxymoron in my opinion. Except maybe Merry XXXing Christmas by South Park.

haha! I have this song! Love it! (Big SP fan)

hmmm. My DH is very into pro-fighting...he's studied martial arts his whole life. He says there are basically there are two types of fighters: the hot-headed steroided types, and then there are the ones who study very traditionally and are all about respect, honor, etc. If your DS is really into wrestling, you might introduce him to a traditional style martial arts that incorporates ground-fighting technique but also teaches self-control, discipline, etc., such as Aikido. It could be a good way for him to improve concentration, physical fitness, and he would learn how to protect himself.

my DSD's mom tried to do this. Unbelievable! She has two other children with her new husband, and becoming strapped with the CS payments, she wanted to relinquish all rights. I wouldn't let him stop the CS payments...why let a dead beat dad get away with it?

Yes, and the fact that my last pregnancy was terrible should be a huge red flag. 3 months bed rest, 11wks premature, NICU for 2 months....then all my hard work getting my mudslide belly back into shape...ugh...I don't think my body can take all that again.

Actually I like them better when they're school age. No more diapers, less whining. My teenager is low maintenance...don't have to dress her every morning! Which is why it is strange that I want, or think I want another a baby. I should just babysit my neighbor's baby and then reality will sink in really good. But she's so adorable it might make me want one more. ok ok, i'm losing it now.

I wish someone would invent heated clothing.

I know a Vellie and a Via.