I've always identified myself as a White female. As far as my ethnic heritage goes my parents have always told me "you're a little bit of everything." My family and I don't practice any traditions based on our ethnic background. I have always been interested in tracing my ancerstory to find out more about my family's background.
I would have to say the first time I really started to become aware of issues of ethnicity and race was when I was ten or eleven, after September, 11th. After that event was the first time I really noticed so many remarks and judgements made on someone based soley on their ethnic background.
Growing up my parents along with the majority of my family always taught me to be respectful of others and keep an open mind when it came to ethnicity and race. My grandfather, however does not always have that same respect. At times I will hear him make comments here and there on others from a different race, but I just tend to ignore those comments. To this day I agree with the ways my parents taught me. I beleive it's important to realize that not everyone is just like you, but that's what makes life interesting and you need to be respectful of those differences.
Ashley Allen, Post 1
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