Like father like son?

[Clodfobble]

Mixing races gets wacky. I had a friend whose mother was white with dark brown hair and father was black, and he came out completely pale-white-skinned, with freckles, and red hair--but the hair was the texture and coarseness of his dad's.

Being born 4 weeks premature wouldn't have much of an effect on his ultimate features, only possibly the healthiness of his organs. At any rate, does he even look like his mother? Perhaps he is adopted entirely and they chose not to tell him.

[Pie]

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Mixing races gets wacky. I had a friend whose mother was white with dark brown hair and father was black, and he came out completely pale-white-skinned, with freckles, and red hair--but the hair was the texture and coarseness of his dad's.

That is a common appearance for black/white mixed-race children. In fact, that is the origin of the phrase "red-headed stepchild" to indicate a not-quite-favorably looked upon family member, who always gets the short end of the stick.

- Pie, who likes red hair...