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wildflower399
30 May 2020, 09:10
Treatment of half-Chinese child/teenager in 1890s "Western" setting?
This is not really a useful comment, but... I am vaguely reminded of the tv series "Kung Fu". Half-Chinese main character living in the American wild west, badly treated by Whites, etc.
cattraine
29 May 2020, 23:50
Treatment of half-Chinese child/teenager in 1890s "Western" setting?
At this time your character would be more likely to have a Chinese mother. White women of that era, even the whores, looked down on Chinese men. A Chinese woman would have had no choice if she was…
(Anonymous)
29 May 2020, 19:48
What did children call their parents?
I have a feeling "Fa" was used but I can't find any supporting evidence. Any one else agree?
beesandbrews
29 May 2020, 18:19
Treatment of half-Chinese child/teenager in 1890s "Western" setting?
Another thought, location dependent: Granddad could send Jr to a mission school or other religious enclave. As a priest or novice, the kid would have greater community standing than he might…
calzephyr77
29 May 2020, 18:12
Treatment of half-Chinese child/teenager in 1890s "Western" setting?
I agree on nailing down a specific location. The OP can then take advantage of historical resources in that area. Local history is pretty fascinating!

For example, the play Cafe Daughter is a look…