Anderson Vs. Jeffers Family: Similarities And Differences

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Understanding that the Anderson and Jeffers family is an interracial family they are challenged with many difficulties and differences. Eloise is having issues functioning with children in her neighborhood and peers from school. Eloise reported being teased about being “different” than most children around her. She has become embarrassed of her skin color and puffy hair. As her parent Mr. Anderson is faced with the same challenges. He has to deal with the effects that Eloise may encounter. Mr. Anderson is a white male, who is raising a multi-racial (white-black) children. Therefore, as a parent he has to become educated of the black culture, which he hopefully will teach Eloise to value and respect her diversity. Ms. Jeffers is challenged