Would you be upset if your child married outside his/her race?

Question

9 answers already and all women. I wonder what that means?

Answer 1

Not at all.  Why would you????  

Answer 2

No, I wouldn't.

And I think it just means that there are very few men who enjoy the "Weddings" section :)

Answer 3

Race no but religious background possibly. I am a Black Baptist and I am married to a Hispanic Catholic. There are some differences and similarities, the similarities out way the differences so that's good for us. We plan to raise our children knowing both and them let them decide what direction they want to go when the time is right. If my child were to marry a Jew or a Muslim or anyone who is outside the Catholic or Baptist faith I would be a little worried. Reason being it's a religion that does not follow the BIBLE, inspired by God written by man. But race is not an issue.

Answer 4

I'll be honest. I would be disappointed. I think people look forward to seeing their own reflection and that of their child looking back at them in their grandchildren. Not to mention that they know what a tough time they will have being bi-racial. I would get over it pretty quick but I would be disappointed at first.  

Answer 5

Not at all.

I would only ever be upset if my kid married someone that clearly didn't respect him/her or treated them badly.

Love is love. Race, religion and ethnicity has nothing to do with it.

Answer 6

As long as the man treats her good and they love each other his culture shouldn't matter!

Answer 7

No .. what does the color of skin have to do with anything these days really?

Answer 8

Probably

Answer 9

My parents are still getting over the fact I'm going to marry out of the Indian ethnicity.  His parents were perfectly okay with whoever, and they're great and open-minded people.

I think my parents are learning to accept it, which is in a positive direction.  Part of it is how others in the Indian community in our city will perceive them since their daughter isn't marrying an Indian.

And yes, it is very gender-related.  There are several Indian men about my parents' age who are married to women of other races, but no one thinks twice about it.  According to my mom, a couple of years ago, "everyone wants to marry an Indian man".  

Answer 10

I'm not a parent but I am in an inter-racial relationship.  What should matter is that theyloves your child and treats themwell...being a different race should be irrelivant.  

Believe if it does bother you don't bring it up to them...it's your issue not their's and you need to find a way to deal with it and move past it.  

Your child isn't blind...they can see they are not the same race and if they decided it's not an issue then you should as well.

Answer 11

Here is an answer from a man...........

My answer is...."No", not upset.....but I honestly must say I would prefer my sons to marry girls within our race.

Before anyone starts bashing me, I was just "best man" to my best friend (who is black) who just married my (white) sister in law.  Also, the godfather's to both my sons are black.

Answer 12

To Law138, no bashing here.  I agree with you. Although I would not be upset if my child is with someone out side of our race but I must say it is easier to marry within your race. I just wouldn't want them to go through the drama but if that person makes them happy then the drama would be worth it I guess.  

Answer 13

No; it's the person that matters, not the "race."

Answer 14

Absolutely not.  My bf is half asian and half white which is not an issue for my parents.  

Answer 15

No.

Answer 16

Not at all.

I would be upset if my child were to marry someone they weren't compatible with and didn't truly love and who didn't love them back.

Answer 17

i would put them up for immediate adoption,or shoot them,depending on my mood

Answer 18

Yes, I would be upset!

Answer 19

yes, i have views that will get me thumbs downed, probably a violation as well, so i won't share them... but it's wrong, i was raised knowing it, and my kids are being raised that way too

Answer 20

That would be a bit contradictory if I did.  I'm of mixed race and so is my husband.  That would be hilarious if I made a big stink about it lol.

Answer 21

Not for a second!! I just want my children to follow their heart!  

Answer 22

Not at all.

Answer 23

Not at all... love doesn't see color

Answer 24

You mean a non-human?

Otherwise I'm pretty much fine with my kids marrying any member of the human race.