Causality comes in play in ever aspect of life, it is a part of life. When applied to interracial relationships, it is the cause of many problems, including family conflicts. This is the way which it works. People in interracial relationships have more things given to them to overcome, as opposed to people within their race having a relationship. An overwhelming part of such relationships is the family conflicts that arise. Where such problems originate from is very distinct . Transition: Parents of interracial couples create discrepancies that, cause major problems, disabandonment, and rejection.
I. Parent’s initial knowledge of their son/daughter dating a person outside their race, brings about doubt and concern
A. Until things become serious, that’s when parents put there input, and ultimatums on what should be done next.
1. Upon meeting “each others' families, interracial couples are made them more aware that their relationship is interracial”.(1)
1. Rejection of an individual that belongs to an interracial marriage or relationship, is felt quickly and can affect the way their child can be raised.
B. In turn, rejection from parents adds a great deal of pressure on the couple, left to choose between their significant other or family.