By Northshore75 - 15/01/2015 22:24 - United States - Santa Ana

Today, I had lunch with my parents. I'm an Asian guy who married a Puerto Rican woman and we just had a boy. My dad looks at my son, then looks at me and says, "You ruined the bloodline." FML
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Northshore75 9

I'm the guy that submitted this FML. I didn't think this topic would gain so much traction but I don't feel so alone and I do appreciate reading your comments good or bad. Yes, my parents are "racist assholes". Both of them immigrated into the U.S. in their teens. Currently in their 60's/70s respectively, I cannot fathom why they continue to harbor such hate but here is the kicker. I'm not pure Chinese. I'm part Chinese and Japanese. The Japanese is from my mother's side. My father rants about how much he hates the Japanese. Further, my grandfather was a medic for the Army in WW2 so that adds more fuel to the fire. So how in the hell did he get around to marrying my mother? Of course my father has no answer for that. The racism is only scratching the surface. It's the Asian tiger parents sort of mentality of romanticizing and demanding perfection from their offspring. Check out Amy Chua's book if you don't believe me. All I can do is press on in life and not repeat the same mistakes my parents made because I don't want my own son labeling me "asshole".

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albertozeta_fml 9

"Dad, if bloodline was so important to you, you shouldn't have left Asia to come in the country of the melting pot"

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enginsteve 17

The joke's on him because Puerto Rican women are awesome.

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Northshore75 9

I'm the guy that submitted this FML. I didn't think this topic would gain so much traction but I don't feel so alone and I do appreciate reading your comments good or bad. Yes, my parents are "racist assholes". Both of them immigrated into the U.S. in their teens. Currently in their 60's/70s respectively, I cannot fathom why they continue to harbor such hate but here is the kicker. I'm not pure Chinese. I'm part Chinese and Japanese. The Japanese is from my mother's side. My father rants about how much he hates the Japanese. Further, my grandfather was a medic for the Army in WW2 so that adds more fuel to the fire. So how in the hell did he get around to marrying my mother? Of course my father has no answer for that. The racism is only scratching the surface. It's the Asian tiger parents sort of mentality of romanticizing and demanding perfection from their offspring. Check out Amy Chua's book if you don't believe me. All I can do is press on in life and not repeat the same mistakes my parents made because I don't want my own son labeling me "asshole".

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XOhBotherX 14

I think it's amazing that you're willing to become a better person than your parents. Not many people can do that. Honestly you sound like a great person and an amazing parent so I wish you the best of luck in life. I hope your parents will one day be able to see that they are being illogical and that they will be able to be more open minded.

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MzZombicidal 36

The fact that you recognize the issue just shows that you're on your way to being a better parent than them. :) You seem pretty genuine as well so I'm sure you'll do fine! Congratulations on the baby, nonetheless! :) What'd you name him?

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jrod9327 17

I will be honest, I kind of know the feeling being Puerto Rican and having an elitist for no apparent reason grandmother. The best is to just separate yourself. I told her simply if she can't accept "MY" decisions, she can keep quiet because ultimately its your decision and not theirs.

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alicat089 18

Justin is my husband's name.

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EevieBear 26

Op, I think you will be a wonderful father. It takes spirit to do what you're doing. Keep at it. Your son and wife are lucky to have you. Best of luck!

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Northshore75 9

Other Thoughts: I'm partial to the belief that it is a cultural issue although still unacceptable. What I find intriguing abeit disappointing that younger readers in this thread especially teens are apparently still susceptible to the same treatment. That's sad. I was hoping this trend would seize as the generational gap increases.

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Cloudshaper 5

Your dad is an ass, and your son is going to be so handsome!

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Drosophila82 18

I hope you'll raise an awesome kid who become successful man who will - through no fault of yours- hate his grandpa

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shotgun_girl 17

Mixed race babies are the most beautiful people. They always have the best features from both races.

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NostalgiaFreak9 41

Thank you, we really appreciate hearing things like that.

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FweakofCydonia 40

On the upside, you can always brag to your parents that there are multiple research studies that show that biracial children are more likely to have heightened immune systems and even higher IQ scores. Maybe that will shush them.

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NostalgiaFreak9 41

I never understand why people complain about bloodlines and racial purity, then they continue to live in America, where mixed race children are common. Also these days, it's extremely rare to be pure anything, if you were to take a DNA test right now, you'd be surprised at what kind of racial ancestry you might have.

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rllyfrickenbored 17

i literally saw an FML that had the exact same situation, except the Asian dude married another Asian girl. he was Indian and she was Thai. his father had said the same exact line

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