Impact on Interracial Families
In our world we have a growing population of interracial children and families. “Accordingly, in 2000 the Census allowed Americans to “mark one or more” racial categories, and 6.8 million people identified as multiracial. In 2010 that number increased to 9 million. These figures suggest a significant shift in the ways Americans view themselves racially." (Chaudhri, A. & Teale, W. H.)
With this growing population, it is important that educators find ways to incorporate interracial families into the literature that is read.
"A connection has been found between a child's success and his or her sense of racial or ethnic self-esteem." (Driscoll, A. & Nagel, N. G.)
"It will be important for children to process their dual identities, and early childhood educators will need to provide support to both children and families during those times." (Driscoll, A. & Nagel, N. G.)
Not only does this mean that interracial families and topics need to be incorporated into the literature and resources that are used in the classroom, but it means that teachers need to be a support system for the students and the families alike in finding their identities and acceptance of themselves and those around them.
When a teacher works to be a support system and an encourager for finding one's identity, the effects on the child and the family are positive.
With this growing population, it is important that educators find ways to incorporate interracial families into the literature that is read.
"A connection has been found between a child's success and his or her sense of racial or ethnic self-esteem." (Driscoll, A. & Nagel, N. G.)
"It will be important for children to process their dual identities, and early childhood educators will need to provide support to both children and families during those times." (Driscoll, A. & Nagel, N. G.)
Not only does this mean that interracial families and topics need to be incorporated into the literature and resources that are used in the classroom, but it means that teachers need to be a support system for the students and the families alike in finding their identities and acceptance of themselves and those around them.
When a teacher works to be a support system and an encourager for finding one's identity, the effects on the child and the family are positive.