The above quote has prompted me to start this thread.
Ive seen documentaries on the subject before, but, they were mainly focused on kids from a black and white background. Like Bob said above, these kids felt they were viewed as black in the UK, and White in the Caribbean (for example).
My lad starts school this year, and has been at pre school for almost two. So far, I have seen no evidence of other kids treating him any different to the others.
We live in a semi rural community where most people with any history here know one another. To date, we haven't encountered anything negative with regards our sons duel heritage. If anything, its been very positive. When we've visited Thailand, we have had similar experiences. Ok, we sometimes get mucky looks whilst in Bangkok, but, thats aimed more at Me and the Mrs, than the young un. Whilst up country, the locals seem to accept him just the same way as they do in the UK.
What worries me most is, will he still have the same acceptance once he becomes a teenager, or will peoples prejudices begin to show by then. Im rather optimistic, and dont think he`ll have any more problems growing up than any other teenager.
What are other peoples experiences/thoughts on the subject?