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    This Is What It's Like To Grow Up Looking Different Than Your Parents

    "My entire family is white, and I'm black."

    Adolescence is a hard and confusing time for most kids, but growing up in a mixed-race family can make it even more difficult to understand for young kids.

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    Many American families come from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

    And while this diversity is a beautiful thing...

    ...Not everyone understands it, especially young kids.

    Some children grow up knowing the facts.

    Others' parents explain things like adoption in the best way they know how to.

    But one unwavering fact remains: These families are rooted in love...

    ...Even if the insensitivity of others can be testing.

    Like, very testing.

    SMDH.

    Balancing two cultures can be challenging.

    But one thing is for sure: You should never have to "choose" which culture you identify with.