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    I would add that, although I have no children at the moment, I have a similar situation (although inverted). I am the son of a man who is descended from Scots. He was not raised with the kilt or even very much of his Scottish heritage, save what was leftover from the hillfolk of Arkansas and Kentucky.

    I discovered my love for my father's heritage relatively late and since he was raised more-or-less with some (regretably there is no other word and I mean this with the UTMOST respect) ignorance regarding his own heritage and ethnic customs it has become a personal quest to revive some of those customs, including but in no way limited kilt-wearing. My mum is in no way Scottish (her roots are English and Cherokee), so there is the occasional raised eyebrow. Dad, although having no interest in donning a kilt of his own, seems to take some mild interest in it.

    My sister approves very much. From her perspective, it is part of the beauty of our family's diversity (she and my older brother are very much involved in celebrating our Cherokee roots).
    My extended family (aunts, uncles, cousins) are curious and show lots of love and support.
    The whole family are all fascinated and impressed with the workmanship and quality of Highland leatherworks and the beauty of tartan.

    It's safe to say that the family as a whole is warming up nicely.
    Last edited by TheOfficialBren; 11th May 13 at 02:42 PM.
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