View on interracial marriage

[Rehman01]

Re: View on interracial marriage

@akaprincess

I agree- and this will definitely die out in the future generations, as its already happening.

Parents do have a responsibility to instill values etc in them. My cousin- the daughter of the asian/european decent aunt, claims she is 1/2 pakistani, 1/4 european, and 1/4 oriental asian. Well, dna wise, yes she is. But other than that, she is 100% white washed. So it makes me laugh whenever she so “proudly” tells people of the great mix she is. Im sorry, but my understanding is, yes you are all of those mixes, but do you know anything about those lovely cultures and traditions? No. So how can you claim being it?

But I guess it also depends on personality, i dont know. I also have a cousin who was raised by my mamoo and aunt- both pakistani muslims, practicing. And yet, he (my cousin) turned out athiest, married a white christian girl, and has no concept of our desi culture or religion (obviously) in him. So guess what hes going to be teaching his daughter about religion ?

I think now, claiming to be XXXXX is just something that sounds exotic. Without the teachings and exposure to the the culture(s) and diversities, you’re right…it’s just the DNA you’re made up of. That’s sad for his parents. His children will miss out on so much truth.

This is why it upsets me that he won’t teach our children…inalready cook Pakistani dishes…they eat some and don’t eat some. But, it’s something. They learn and read about Pakistan. But, unless my husband can help them develop a love for Pakistan and being 1/2 Pakistani there’s only so much to be done.