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Which race should a child claim if parents are not of same race?
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When a child is born, "race" is marked on the birth certificate and this is the designation a person should use throughout life.
However, when parents are of different races, the newborn may not develop the true skin color for several weeks. Logically, this usually affects an African American child who looks more "white" at birth, but looks darker as they age. In those cases, the person may be able to petition the State's health department for a change in the official designation listed on the birth certificate. You would likely need medical documentation to have any change made.
It used to be easier for lighter skinned blacks to "pass" as "White" or caucasian. However, as our society relies more on official documents now, it is harder to simply pick and declare a race that doesn't match your birth certificate.
Also, although many people have claimed a different race, our society uses forms and race for many financial and political reasons. For example, cities may get less funding for certain programs when fewer "blacks/African Americans" reside within city limits. The US Census (due again in 2010) also develops Demographics based on race, and other programs use the Census demographics to develop community services.
Although the USA is supposed to be color blind and to treat all races equally, we still largely use race to carry out many government programs and how we delegate resources or assistance.
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If you are a white child with African American adopted parents can you claim black as your race on your college financial aide or scholarship applications?
No, you are white so your race is "caucasion" (sorry if i can't spell it). There is no way to change that.
How do you find out a child's race before birth?
The race of the mother and father will be the race of the child. If the parents are of different races, then one could say "mixed race" or "multiple heritage".
What determines the race of a newborn?
The race of a child is determined by the race of the father.
Should white parents adopt a kid with a different race?
it doesnt matter about skin color or race a parent should adopt any child they want if they have the permission by the gardian.. your welcome race and color makes you look different but still one with dark color looks a human's child, so owning such a child is a thing to proud of. so go a head n be proud to be a human
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Mexican/American
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he does not get proper guidelines and go on bad company and also effect on his or her life..
What Determines the Race of a Child?
Due to genetics, a child will be of the same race(s) of his or her parents. Race is often defined as a group of individuals who share genetic and/ or physical traits. However, due to the vagueness of racial definition, many consider race to fall under ethnic identity. The United States allows people to identify with any race(s) they choose, regardless of parentage. They may also identify with more than one race.
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You should make the best out of it and change there train of thoughts. Make them know you are ok and your race is too.
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because everyone deserves an education no matter what race, where the were born,who their parents are or,what language they speak.
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