I have a 10 yr old grandson whose mother is white and his father is african american/oriental. He has the appearance of a lighter skin african american. I am his maternal grandmother so I have many questions about him. I was in a meeting with a social worker who evaluated my grandson for any mental issues. His anxiety score was 97% anxiety....EXTREMELY high. One of his issues was his skin color, his hair, his nose....all resemble his father. I was shocked because I never knew he had these issues. I talked to grandson a little about it and has said there isn't anyone that teases him but that he just doesn't like his looks. Is this normal for bi-racial children? He doesn't know his father...seen pictures though...so I was wondering if maybe he wanted to look more like us (white) to feel part of the family? Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated. Another issue is his hair...it is very stiff and coarse...he sometimes says it hurts...is there a creme or oil I should be using on him to soften it? His hair is kept quite short. Another issue is his skin seems so dry! Is there a special type of lotion I should use? Like I said...this is different for me so I haven't a clue what is best for him...
THank you for any info you can offer...
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