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I just feel the need to point out that it is highly unlikely that those few aa kids are going to announce to their peers that they are experiencing any problems - whether they be overtly racist experiences or feelings of inner turmoil. Jaenelle, if you're really interested in knowing how your small community reacts to people of color, why not talk to those few minorities who presently live there and/or send their children to school there? They may, in fact, welcome the opportunity to share their feelings. Also, developing those friendships now will a) help you gain a better understanding of what your child might face and b) give you some additional social outlets for your transracial family (should you choose to become one).