Racism is a national epidemic. Racial equality and civil rights transcend societal boundaries to protect everyone’s individuality. Although our nation is founded on equality, racism persists and creates many societal problems. A growing problem facing America under the guise of racism is the subject of interracial relationships.In 1960, there were approximately 150,000 interracial marriages, compared to 1.5 million in 1990(IIA). Being part of an interracial relationship in our racist society can be very difficult. There are several reasons for this. I won't try to explain them all. It would take forever because everyone is different. Here are some of the main reasons why it is so difficult to maintain an interracial relationship and some suggestions that can help someone overcome the difficulties of interracial relationships. The media has led society to believe that relationships between blacks and whites are not acceptable. Almost everywhere, abstract messages against interracial relationships circulate. For example, television shows. Almost all of the families on these shows are racially separated. To name just a few of the “black” family shows, we have The Cosby Show, Martin, Family Matters and The Fresh Price of Bell Air. Some of the more “white” shows are Melrose Place, Beverly Hills 90210, Home Improvement. , and married with children. For the most part, these shows do not feature roles that allow couples to have interracial relationships. Television and the media have been feeding ideas about race into our heads for years, and it's only when we analyze this fact that we realize how much television manipulates our perception of what is acceptable for society when it comes to race. breed. Society also plays a role in discouraging interracial relationships. relationships. I believe that society plays the most important role when it comes to issues related to race relations. It's human nature to want to feel accepted, but having an interracial relationship in today's society can make people feel uncomfortable or rejected. For example: If you have a child who is half black and half white, he or she may be ridiculed by other children. He or she is in the middle of paper......from experience you should communicate with them and ask them how they would feel if they were in your position. They might start to see things your way after careful consideration. One way to help a parent work through their grief over their son or daughter's involvement in an interracial relationship is to reason with them. It is appropriate to explain to them that it is through their free choice that the relationship began and continues. Even though many parents share the same opinions, they should know that times have changed since they were young. Every issue related to interracial relationships requires special attention due to the delicacy of the feelings involved in each case. Considering that not all parents are as receptive as others, each conversation on this subject must be approached with great caution. Some people may experience some or all of the problems listed above. Of course, not all solutions will work for everyone. It is human nature to want to belong to our own type of people, but it is also everyone's obligation to educate our youth so that one day we can end the fear of interracial relationships..