As far as race I really wouldn't care what color their skin. That's a total non-issue. As far as culture I think in reality it would be more challenging to marry someone from a different part of the world, or like a 3rd world country or a different way of life. The selfish part of me wouldn't want my kids moving to another country. I would hope they marry within their religion as it is a huge thing in our lives. I think marriage is hard enough without putting huge obstacles in the way.
My kids are too young to date so it's a non issue. We have talked about not dating someone you wouldn't be proud to take home or to eventually marry someday. We are talking here and there now about how to choose a good spouse for life. For us marriage is forever, we have no divorces on either side of our family ever. I think a lot can be learned from that and we hope to pass that on to our children.
As long as my child was treated well i wouldn't matter to me if she brought home someone a different race, colour or religion. It also wouldn't matter to me if she brought home someone of the same sex. Kelly
Having a boyfriend NOW would be the bigger problem.
If my daughter came home with a boyfriend of a different race, I would wonder where she found him. This is not exactly an ethnically diverse community (roughly 91% white, 5% Asian, and 4% other). I would also wonder if her intent was to shock us. While I might raise an eyebrow (because it would be a little unexpected), I wouldn't have a problem with it.
The cultural issue would probably be viewed a a differently. We have certain expectations for our daughter, and we wouldn't look kindly on someone interfering. She is expected to work hard, study, lead a healthy life style, spend time with the family, and go to college. Any boy that got in the way of our values and goals would be seen as a threat. So gangsters who hang out at a corner and have no goals need not apply.
Religion could be a non-issue. We are not a religious family. The best description of us would be lapsed Catholics.
In terms of marriage, I am not one that believes that "love conquers all". Love is important, but for marriage to last the couple has to have similar values and goals. It should also go without saying that it is extremely important that any boy/man my daughter is with had better treat her with the utmost respect.
As long as they are happy and are treated with the utmost respect, I really could care a less what race, culture or ethnic background they were! I think the world we live in is so darn diverse and mixed anymore that finding someone that is exactly their same race is going to start getting harder and harder!
Growing up my parents really didn't say much either!
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As far as race I really wouldn't care what color their skin. That's a total non-issue. As far as culture I think in reality it would be more challenging to marry someone from a different part of the world, or like a 3rd world country or a different way of life. The selfish part of me wouldn't want my kids moving to another country. I would hope they marry within their religion as it is a huge thing in our lives. I think marriage is hard enough without putting huge obstacles in the way.
My kids are too young to date so it's a non issue. We have talked about not dating someone you wouldn't be proud to take home or to eventually marry someday. We are talking here and there now about how to choose a good spouse for life. For us marriage is forever, we have no divorces on either side of our family ever. I think a lot can be learned from that and we hope to pass that on to our children.
Kelly
I grew up in a racially diverse area and friends of different races and ethnicities were welcome in my home.
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Having a boyfriend NOW would be the bigger problem.
If my daughter came home with a boyfriend of a different race, I would wonder where she found him. This is not exactly an ethnically diverse community (roughly 91% white, 5% Asian, and 4% other). I would also wonder if her intent was to shock us. While I might raise an eyebrow (because it would be a little unexpected), I wouldn't have a problem with it.
The cultural issue would probably be viewed a a differently. We have certain expectations for our daughter, and we wouldn't look kindly on someone interfering. She is expected to work hard, study, lead a healthy life style, spend time with the family, and go to college. Any boy that got in the way of our values and goals would be seen as a threat. So gangsters who hang out at a corner and have no goals need not apply.
Religion could be a non-issue. We are not a religious family. The best description of us would be lapsed Catholics.
In terms of marriage, I am not one that believes that "love conquers all". Love is important, but for marriage to last the couple has to have similar values and goals. It should also go without saying that it is extremely important that any boy/man my daughter is with had better treat her with the utmost respect.
As long as they are happy and are treated with the utmost respect, I really could care a less what race, culture or ethnic background they were! I think the world we live in is so darn diverse and mixed anymore that finding someone that is exactly their same race is going to start getting harder and harder!
Growing up my parents really didn't say much either!
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