Raising A Child In Two Worlds- From The New York Times
December 10, 2009 by The Next Family
Filed under Family
From The New York Times Article from “Motherlode”
By NICOLE SPRINKLE
My child doesn’t look quite like me (Caucasian) or her father (Colombian); she’s something new for both families. When I was pregnant, the thought of having an “exotic” looking child based on our combined genetics – Jose’s inky black hair, dark eyes, and round face coupled with my waspy, delicate looks and tiny build – hadn’t really occurred to me. When my short, funny husband won me over, the only real consideration I gave to our genetic future was: If it’s a boy, he won’t get on any basketball team.
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