Im 19 and have just recently started experiencing how crazy the real adult world is in regards to race. Of course I've always had slight identity issues since I was little, but are there any mixed people out there who have also struggled identifying and could offer feedback? When I talk to black people, I feel like they're forcing me to identify as black & im not sure why, but they often get offended when I proudly say "Im mixed".. Im not saying im not black. Most white people I talk to usually respect the fact that I am mulatto/biracial, and want to be called as such. My mom & dad both hate when people call my siblings and I just black. Its like one side wants me to just be black or else im "white washed" and the other side is okay with me identifying as I wish. I have always proudly said Im mixed. What happens when I bring my, by default, mixed child into the world? How can I raise them to embrace who they are when I myself cant even identify. I know this is a pretty controversial topic throughout social media. (Please no negativity)