I’m so happy to see that your daughter asked the stranger to not touch. I’ve watched many Black travelers endure the touching to not appear disagreeable. I think it goes both ways and others need to know the differences as well.
The time your spending with your children to educate them is something special. This is what all children need. Comunication, patients.respect.morals.goals, integrity, self esteem, independence, discipline. Teaching children to be leaders not followers. Education is needed not only for the children but also with the adults. I'm so glad they still have libraries around. What a great mom, have a happy, happy mother's day.❤🌹🌻🌷
WELL TODAY’S SOCIETY IS DIFFERENT WITH THE INCREASE OF TECHNOLOGY CHILDREN NOW A DAYS ARE GETTING THEIR FOCUSED AND ATTENTION TO SOMETHING ELSE: CELLULAR PHONES . THEY SPEND ALMOST ALL DAY DEALING WITH THE CELLS WAISTING THEIR TIME PLAYING GAMES . SO IN RETROSPECT THEY DON’ T WANT TO WORK MUCH LESS THEY DON’T WANT TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION. YOU WILL NOT SEE CHILDREN TRYING TO LEARN ANOTHER LANGUAGE OR OTHER CULTURES. SO I GET REAL EXCITED WHENEVER I SEE CHILDREN LEARNING OTHER LANGUAGES. IT’S IMPRESSIVE.
This was a beautiful trip. I love the Korean song while you were taking the pictures. I also love how you are teaching your girls to appreciate the different cultures of the world. Each culture has its unique sound in the symphony of our world. So beautiful - thank you.
Akeeba, you are awesome!🖤 "It's o.k. to so no to someone even if they're being nice" is a fundamental life lesson! Well done sister!🖤 All the best to your continued success!🖤
I love how you teach by immersion and how you are teaching your girls to advocate for themselves in regard boundaries. The three of you looked so beautiful in your traditional Korean clothing. Your girls are so fortunate to have you for a Mom. I look forward to hearing about all of your traveling experiences.
I’m biracial! Korean and Black! My mother is Korean. My mothers family did not accept us! Anytime we’d go back to Korea to see her family it was super uncomfortable! Strangers would walk up to us touching us, rubbing our faces or hair! My mother would pop their hand lol… I don’t have as much as my mother looks as much as my siblings so they were always so interested in me the most because I have more of my father features! So I totally get how you protect yourself and kids! I’m 29 now haven’t been back there in awhile !
I reckon its the same with her sisters family. The Korean husbands mom acts weird around the children. The entire culture is very cute but when you peel back the layers that level of EQ and human acceptance isn’t very high. Its a homogenous society, while us USA/Carribbean blacks are already multigenerationally mixed so we don’t care so much. Just do you and have fun when you do go!
@@kaska1123 oh you’re absolutely correct!! Koreans are typically abusive as well… my experience with the few Koreans I do have a relationship with and just hearing other people experience!
As a mixed kid that was my experience every time I went into Bath&Bodyworks. And my family reunion on the white side of my family. We were the darkest there and some would outright refuse to take pictures or not even put an arm on the shoulder for a “ family “ photo. But my Great Grandparents loved us and to me that means more than any photo with a cranky small minded cousin
Do you think you will ever go back? I love Korea and hope to visit next year. I was told most Asian cultures reject their half black kids in their countries. It's sad but keep educating yourself
Thanks for showing us the different culture. I never seen Korea and this was great that you not only let us into your vacation but you educated us about the culture of Korea! Thank you so much!!❤😊❤
Koreans always ask us this question each they see us "where you from"? 😂😂 they didn't ask you guys at the subway? 😂😂 I'm a black mum with kids in Korea, I answer this question every time
May I ask if I buy some Hanboks for my family before going to South Korea can we still all get in for free at the one place I think it's a temple(sorry I can't remember the name of the historical site) or do we have to rent Hanboks to get in for free. Also may I ask what different companies and fields of work would someone have to have to be able to live in South Korea
“It’s ok to say no even if they’re being nice” perfect wording I have a 1 year old girl and im gonna tell her that when she’s older that’s a great way for telling children that they too have boundaries 🤌🏽
This is so great for your kids to see and experience at a young age. It's exciting to see you and the kids enjoying another culture :) and of course learning how to set polite boundaries :) I wanted to comment that after living for six years in Beijing, China with my black daughters, the reactions and interactions were very similar to the Koreans. There was a lot of curiosity and politeness around taking pictures. They rarely asked to touch the kid's hair and the kids freaked when they did so I would tell them politely not to touch the girls. Public tourist places were the worst because people from all over the world were there it was busy and crowded and the girls would get mobbed, so I didn't take them that often to tourist attractions like the Great Wall or Tiananmen Square which you really only need to see once. :) Eventually, the elders in the town where we lived would protect the children and would tell people in Mandarin not to take pictures or would scold them if they tried. The community really protected the girls as did their Chinese teachers :) and their friends :)
Akeeba you are an amazingly, brave and adventurous woman. I want to give you props for how you are homeschooling, traveling and teaching your daughters about a different culture. My youngest sister homeschooled both of her boys with one year of public high school and then they went to a university in Michigan. Keep up the greatness.
Akeeba!This made me SOOO happy to see beautiful black girls experiencing another culture.I think Koreans have a similar fighting spirit to the displaced black people of the diaspora because of the years of oppression. I'm so happy to see the girls learning about it and seeing the beauty in their culture, and I'm glad the koreans could see beautiful, happy black children too. This is so inspiring to me for when I decide to have kids one day. You're doing awesome!
You are a beautiful, smart mother that love her children. You are doing a beautiful job with your girls. Keep up the home schooling they are learning so much so much more than public school. Thanks so much for investing in your girls. Happy Mother’s Day to a wonderful beautiful mother.
I applaud you mommy. It's a blessing that you have a personal relationship with your girls in such away that they are able to be themselves and teaching them to set boundaries and the importance of learning more than they can ever imagine and stepping outside their culture and trying new things. They will do amazing things and make you a bless and joyful mom. You rock mommy 💜
I couldn't stop my eight year old fast enough from hugging and waving at everyone in Japan and Korea😅. Fortunately, we didn't get the pushiness in Japan, just compliments.
I'm glad I get to witness things like this. I wish I could take my kids around the world and show them new experiences. I haven't taken your vlogging course yet but when I do trust we're going everywhere.
Mom you are amazing. I applaud you and the experiences you are giving your daughters. They will never forget your efforts. Thank you for having an open box for teachering them. I pray that you can continue teaching them with travel. Job well done. 👏 ❤🙏💪
I totally agree with you. People have their own boundaries and must understand others have boundaries too. There should not be a precedent set or an expectation established that black women are one ( in opinion) in agreement and it is expected of them you can walk up to them and touch them.. I am not sure but I do not think it is okay to walk up to Koreans and start touching them. One of the reasons this has not been addressed is because so many people make excuses for it..."they dont mean any harm"...that might be true..but if we make excuses for people they will not understand that black people are not a monolithic thinking people...not everyone is okay with that. It ridiculous that people would conclude this is our culture and its okay to touch us. This has nothing to do with black cultural norms...nothing to do with culture This has to do with the individual. BLACK PEOPLE PLEASE STOP MAKING EXCUSES FOR THIS TREND. WE ARE THE ONES TRAINING OTHERS THAT WE ALL THINK ALIKE. THEY WOULD NOT DO THIS IF WE SPOKE UP...BECAUSE THE TRUTH IS..they are very nice in Korea...but they are straight shooters..so if you sign up to be treated like a pet how is that their fault.
What a WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE YOU ARE PROVIDING FOR YOUR BABIES.....THEY WILL NEVER FORGET AND what you went through to provide this opportunity for their growth!!!!!
This was such a beautiful video. The sound and color were definitely on point. Your daughters are so smart and beautiful. Continue showing them the world. RUclipsr DianainKorea lives in Korea.
I just love your authentic intelligent, adventurous self in regards to life, education parenting and positive vibes❤️🖤💚 safe travels and continuous blessing to you and your lovely little ladies 😊
This was a great experience. I really enjoyed feeling like I was there. You're a wonderful teacher. I love the way you share, educate and explain to us as you go. I wish you were my sister. You're really expanding your daughter's minds and helping to expose the world to us.
Lol, welcome to Asia! I am African American and I have lived in Southeast Asia for 8+ years, and no matter what I still get that question, "Can I take a picture with you?" Lol, we stand out but majority of the time in a good way.
When my friend and I went to Bali this tour group of people who were visiting from some other Asian country started pointing to my friend saying Wakanda Wakanda and wanted to take pictures of her and with her. She had locks that was in a beautiful style and apparently they thought she was an actor from Black Panther 🤔
Thank you for sharing. Your girls are so beautiful and you, you melt my heart. Continue to embrace and expose them to the varied culture and customs. I saw your vlogs when you were in Jamaica but I am from a different parish than where you were
Great taking the girls with you. Traveling is beneficial. They will remember this for ever. An intelligent and educated mother is everything and everyone needs that. Excuse my English. 😢
It is important to he polite but assertive when you refuse to be touched, hugged etc. I have watched many videos of black people being swarmed by Koreans touching their hair, wanting pictures.
Well if people wanna touch people without permission no you don’t have to be polite like I agree with everything you said but we ain’t being polite keep ya hands to yourself😒
I think it's a beautiful thing that people are wanting to hug your children, feel their hair and take pictures with your guys. I think it's a beautiful thing. Your girls are cute. Who doesn't admire cute? I think you are doing a good thing traveling the world with your daughters. The pictures are so professional. I took French in the 10th grade and averaged a B+. I know Tex-Mex, but not Spanish. There is a difference. I've forgotten most of what I learned in high school with French, because I never did get a chance to speak it on a daily basis and so it was futile learning the language. This is my first time viewing your channel. I love it. Thanks for sharing. I would love t have a channel and travel to different places. The world and people too are beautiful. 😊😊😊🥰🥰🥰💜💜💜
As a child,I HATED when family friends and acquaintances - or distant relatives- pinched my cheeks and did the usual things adults did with children back then. Or asked "What's your name? How old are you? What grade are you in? Whom do you love best, mom or dad?" (that was a thing back then. Thankfully people don't ask this last question anymore). I wanted to react unpleasantly, instead I tried to endure politely. But I told my mom to help me avoid this and she did. And, mark you, they weren't complete strangers on the street. Children are not objects, they might not be comfortable with everyone touching them and fondling them. Yuck! A bit of respect. People are more respectful to dogs - because they know they might bite, when children don't.
I had the same experience in New Delhi, India. Families politely came up to ask us to have a 'family' picture with them. Talk about celebrity status because we were Africans mistaken for Americans 😁
Lady you are ,Amazing. Your girls and yourself, are living your best life.please remind them even do their in an environment were people do not look like them,but their beautiful and strong young ladies. Am so proud of all of you.stay well and safe.
I really admire you ,you are a wonderful mother and a great teacher ,you not only teach your children, you teacher your nieces and nephew things all so ,and your girls are lovely their hair is beautiful and they're so smart I love the way your daughter just read so nicely it's old children that can't read that good that shows how much time you take with your children teaching them and for y'all to be in Korean learning about different cultures and actually being there to see is great for y'all to be so up close and personal y'all are truly a blessed family and may God protect y'all wherever y'all go and keep y'all safe⚘⚘⚘😊👋👋💯❤💕🙏
I never let people touch my daughter's hair. I also do not allow photos. In China, I have made people delete photos. As a parent, I have always strived to create a safe and comfortable environment for my daughter, who has grown up experiencing diverse cultures across Europe, Asia, and Africa. One aspect that has been particularly important to me is the personal space and respect for my daughter's autonomy, especially when it comes to her appearance. I have consistently taught her the importance of boundaries and have encouraged her to express her feelings openly. It saddens me to recount an incident that took place in Germany when she was in 5th class. (She is now an engineering and math student at an HBCU. ) While my daughter in the train, a white Slovic woman touched her hair. The experience was distressing for my daughter, as she has grown up with a strong preference for maintaining her personal space and has never been comfortable with others touching her hair. This experience left her feeling upset and vulnerable, and she expressed her emotions to me when we were reunited at the station. It was painful for her. The significance of acknowledging personal boundaries and respecting each individual's comfort zone. My daughter's heritage is a blend of Afro-Scandinavian and American,and she was born in Germany. This unique mix of cultures and experiences has contributed to her sense of self, and we have always encouraged her to embrace her identity in a way that feels right to her. We have lived in Japan and all over Europe. We are now on our way to Korea. She is completely fluent in several languages and started to read at 2-years old in 2 of them.
@Fusemoree ,I am well aware of the meaning of the term 'heritage'. As an archaeologist with a minor in ethnology, I understand that heritage is not a term that signifies a geographical designation. In this context, it refers to individuals of the African diaspora who were born outside of Africa and have been living outside the continent in some cases for several generations. Terms like 'African European' and 'Blasian' are cultural descriptors that encompass both heritage and geography. It's crucial to note that ethnicity and nationality are distinct concepts, with the former relating to heritage and cultural identity, while the latter pertains to a person's belonging to a specific nation/country/area
More travelling to other countries adorable mummy Akeeba and Princesses meself like watching all the time so educational and entertaining same time. Thanks.
I watch Alena vlogs and I know you guys we’re together, but the vibes in this page feel so different omg I can’t believe I’m just stumbling on your page ❤
I went to China in 2017 and everyone wanted to take my picture, have their children take pics with me, the whole family take pics with me. First couple of times I was ok with it. I then I politely said no. I was done with it. I wore a hat put things in front of my face when they tried to secretly take my pic. Wow!!!!! What an experience.
I love this...the conversation around homeschooling is becoming more of a topic in my household. This educational international trip is amazing. OH, your hair at 7:12 ❤❤❤...and of course the girls' hair throughout the video is super cute.
You are an awesome and amazing mother. My children went through an immersion program in the states; from pre kindergarten through 8th grade . I have 3 children, and 2 are fluent in Spanish, and 1 understands it but is not comfortable speaking. I wish I could've done what you're doing. Great job!
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This is awesome that you are showing your daughters the world. Broadening their horizons! Kudos, mom!❤❤❤
Sis , it's absolutely great that you're showing your girls the world!! Such confidence ♥️
Great job mom
I’m so happy to see that your daughter asked the stranger to not touch. I’ve watched many Black travelers endure the touching to not appear disagreeable. I think it goes both ways and others need to know the differences as well.
It becomes exhausting sometimes to say no to these attempts; they are so many of them lol!Especially in CN
The time your spending with your children to educate them is something special. This is what all children need. Comunication, patients.respect.morals.goals, integrity, self esteem, independence, discipline. Teaching children to be leaders not followers. Education is needed not only for the children but also with the adults. I'm so glad they still have libraries around. What a great mom, have a happy, happy mother's day.❤🌹🌻🌷
WELL TODAY’S SOCIETY IS DIFFERENT WITH THE INCREASE OF TECHNOLOGY CHILDREN NOW A DAYS ARE GETTING THEIR FOCUSED AND ATTENTION TO SOMETHING ELSE: CELLULAR PHONES . THEY SPEND ALMOST ALL DAY DEALING WITH THE CELLS WAISTING THEIR TIME PLAYING GAMES . SO IN RETROSPECT THEY DON’ T WANT TO WORK MUCH LESS THEY DON’T WANT TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION. YOU WILL NOT SEE CHILDREN TRYING TO LEARN ANOTHER LANGUAGE OR OTHER CULTURES. SO I GET REAL EXCITED WHENEVER I SEE CHILDREN LEARNING OTHER LANGUAGES. IT’S IMPRESSIVE.
This was a beautiful trip. I love the Korean song while you were taking the pictures. I also love how you are teaching your girls to appreciate the different cultures of the world. Each culture has its unique sound in the symphony of our world. So beautiful - thank you.
*"Each culture has its unique sound in the symphony of our world."*
Akeeba, you are awesome!🖤
"It's o.k. to so no to someone even if they're being nice" is a fundamental life lesson! Well done sister!🖤
All the best to your continued success!🖤
I love how you teach by immersion and how you are teaching your girls to advocate for themselves in regard boundaries. The three of you looked so beautiful in your traditional Korean clothing. Your girls are so fortunate to have you for a Mom. I look forward to hearing about all of your traveling experiences.
You taught them well they are well mannered, they are not loud or rebellious you deserve a mommy's award ♥️♥️
I’m biracial! Korean and Black! My mother is Korean. My mothers family did not accept us! Anytime we’d go back to Korea to see her family it was super uncomfortable! Strangers would walk up to us touching us, rubbing our faces or hair! My mother would pop their hand lol… I don’t have as much as my mother looks as much as my siblings so they were always so interested in me the most because I have more of my father features! So I totally get how you protect yourself and kids! I’m 29 now haven’t been back there in awhile !
I reckon its the same with her sisters family. The Korean husbands mom acts weird around the children. The entire culture is very cute but when you peel back the layers that level of EQ and human acceptance isn’t very high. Its a homogenous society, while us USA/Carribbean blacks are already multigenerationally mixed so we don’t care so much. Just do you and have fun when you do go!
Their loss
@@kaska1123 oh you’re absolutely correct!! Koreans are typically abusive as well… my experience with the few Koreans I do have a relationship with and just hearing other people experience!
As a mixed kid that was my experience every time I went into Bath&Bodyworks. And my family reunion on the white side of my family. We were the darkest there and some would outright refuse to take pictures or not even put an arm on the shoulder for a “ family “ photo. But my Great Grandparents loved us and to me that means more than any photo with a cranky small minded cousin
Do you think you will ever go back? I love Korea and hope to visit next year. I was told most Asian cultures reject their half black kids in their countries. It's sad but keep educating yourself
Such a beautiful trip! You girls looked sooo lovely. Real princesses indeed. 😊
You’re all so intelligent, gorgeous & blessed 😇
Those pictures are awesome, beautiful memories ❤❤❤
Awesome, there were so many lessons in this one video. Love it
Thanks for showing us the different culture. I never seen Korea and this was great that you not only let us into your vacation but you educated us about the culture of Korea! Thank you so much!!❤😊❤
Your girls are so well behaved and sweet! You’re giving them a priceless experience!
Koreans always ask us this question each they see us "where you from"? 😂😂 they didn't ask you guys at the subway? 😂😂 I'm a black mum with kids in Korea, I answer this question every time
No they just said ‘Africa?’?? 😊
May I ask if I buy some Hanboks for my family before going to South Korea can we still all get in for free at the one place I think it's a temple(sorry I can't remember the name of the historical site) or do we have to rent Hanboks to get in for free.
Also may I ask what different companies and fields of work would someone have to have to be able to live in South Korea
I love what you are doing with your girls! It's wonderful that you share it because it truly inspires, encourages, enlightens! Peace and blessings!
“It’s ok to say no even if they’re being nice” perfect wording I have a 1 year old girl and im gonna tell her that when she’s older that’s a great way for telling children that they too have boundaries 🤌🏽
Hi Akeeba, I am so proud of you for home schooling your children and for taking them abroad. Sincerely,
This is so great for your kids to see and experience at a young age. It's exciting to see you and the kids enjoying another culture :) and of course learning how to set polite boundaries :) I wanted to comment that after living for six years in Beijing, China with my black daughters, the reactions and interactions were very similar to the Koreans. There was a lot of curiosity and politeness around taking pictures. They rarely asked to touch the kid's hair and the kids freaked when they did so I would tell them politely not to touch the girls. Public tourist places were the worst because people from all over the world were there it was busy and crowded and the girls would get mobbed, so I didn't take them that often to tourist attractions like the Great Wall or Tiananmen Square which you really only need to see once. :) Eventually, the elders in the town where we lived would protect the children and would tell people in Mandarin not to take pictures or would scold them if they tried. The community really protected the girls as did their Chinese teachers :) and their friends :)
Akeeba you are an amazingly, brave and adventurous woman. I want to give you props for how you are homeschooling, traveling and teaching your daughters about a different culture. My youngest sister homeschooled both of her boys with one year of public high school and then they went to a university in Michigan. Keep up the greatness.
I am proud of you. What bravery!!
Ikr. I wouldn't be able. Kudos to her..
Yessssss, what an amazing, life changing experience for your girls!
I love how disciplined your girls are. You are doing a great job Morher in teaching and raising them up to be awesome young ladies.
This was wonderful awesome and inspiring. I love seeing the girls learn and grow confidently.
Akeeba!This made me SOOO happy to see beautiful black girls experiencing another culture.I think Koreans have a similar fighting spirit to the displaced black people of the diaspora because of the years of oppression. I'm so happy to see the girls learning about it and seeing the beauty in their culture, and I'm glad the koreans could see beautiful, happy black children too. This is so inspiring to me for when I decide to have kids one day. You're doing awesome!
Beautiful poised young ladies.
You are a beautiful, smart mother that love her children. You are doing a beautiful job with your girls. Keep up the home schooling they are learning so much so much more than public school. Thanks so much for investing in your girls. Happy Mother’s Day to a wonderful beautiful mother.
So excited! Been following you for years! Thanks for sharing! ❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing your trip to Korea. You and your daughters are so beautiful. I wish we had more parents like you. God bless you ❤
We love your style of parenting...well done. Much love to you and the girls😊❣
I applaud you mommy. It's a blessing that you have a personal relationship with your girls in such away that they are able to be themselves and teaching them to set boundaries and the importance of learning more than they can ever imagine and stepping outside their culture and trying new things. They will do amazing things and make you a bless and joyful mom. You rock mommy 💜
I couldn't stop my eight year old fast enough from hugging and waving at everyone in Japan and Korea😅. Fortunately, we didn't get the pushiness in Japan, just compliments.
I cannot stop watching you and your sister.
You and your daughters are very beautiful, just like real life princesses.
I'm glad I get to witness things like this. I wish I could take my kids around the world and show them new experiences. I haven't taken your vlogging course yet but when I do trust we're going everywhere.
Mom you are amazing. I applaud you and the experiences you are giving your daughters. They will never forget your efforts. Thank you for having an open box for teachering them. I pray that you can continue teaching them with travel. Job well done. 👏 ❤🙏💪
Way to go Akeeba, you are a great mama and Aphiwe and Amahle are blessed to have an adventurous teacher mum ❤❤❤from 🇿🇦
Is there a backstory to why her kids have South African names?
@@annahmogapi yes their dad is Zulu
I totally agree with you. People have their own boundaries and must understand others have boundaries too. There should not be a precedent set or an expectation established that black women are one ( in opinion) in agreement and it is expected of them you can walk up to them and touch them.. I am not sure but I do not think it is okay to walk up to Koreans and start touching them. One of the reasons this has not been addressed is because so many people make excuses for it..."they dont mean any harm"...that might be true..but if we make excuses for people they will not understand that black people are not a monolithic thinking people...not everyone is okay with that. It ridiculous that people would conclude this is our culture and its okay to touch us. This has nothing to do with black cultural norms...nothing to do with culture This has to do with the individual. BLACK PEOPLE PLEASE STOP MAKING EXCUSES FOR THIS TREND. WE ARE THE ONES TRAINING OTHERS THAT WE ALL THINK ALIKE. THEY WOULD NOT DO THIS IF WE SPOKE UP...BECAUSE THE TRUTH IS..they are very nice in Korea...but they are straight shooters..so if you sign up to be treated like a pet how is that their fault.
Akeeba what an amazing mom you are. Thank you for showing me Korea
What a WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE YOU ARE PROVIDING FOR YOUR BABIES.....THEY WILL NEVER FORGET AND what you went through to provide this opportunity for their growth!!!!!
Gifted and Beautiful ❤
Woow! This is the power home schooling. Practical world geography. Enjoy your trip.
This was such a beautiful video. The sound and color were definitely on point. Your daughters are so smart and beautiful. Continue showing them the world.
RUclipsr DianainKorea lives in Korea.
Awesome experinces you are sharing w/ your childen. Keep up the great work mom. You rock!
Precious. This video had me smiling from beginning to end. I am so happy you were able to give your children this experience. 💓💓💓
You are a wonderful mother. Keep going and never stop showing your girls the world.
Akeeba I am so happy that you decided to do this! I have loved you and your girls for years!
Great mum, great teacher as well. Go for it!
I just love your authentic intelligent, adventurous self in regards to life, education parenting and positive vibes❤️🖤💚 safe travels and continuous blessing to you and your lovely little ladies 😊
Your hair is beautiful as well Akeeba!
This was a great experience. I really enjoyed feeling like I was there. You're a wonderful teacher. I love the way you share, educate and explain to us as you go. I wish you were my sister. You're really expanding your daughter's minds and helping to expose the world to us.
You and your daughter's are absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
Lol, welcome to Asia! I am African American and I have lived in Southeast Asia for 8+ years, and no matter what I still get that question, "Can I take a picture with you?" Lol, we stand out but majority of the time in a good way.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful trip, your an amazing Mom!
What a wonderful experience. Thank you for sharing Akeeba!
I love how you taught them its okay to say no to someone nice. Always enjoy your videos!
I love how you immerse yourself in the culture. It really broadens the girls' horizons
Welcome 🎉 to Korea 🇰🇷 Have a blast, it truly a blessing to live here. Enjoy it. Loving this video, keep posting.
I love what you are doing with your girls. The world is our Education, not just a classroom.
Thank you for sharing it was awesome. Be safe, and God be with y'all❤
I think what you are doing with your girls is beautiful, God Bless you guys.
THIS IS FANTASTIC!!! 🥰🥰🥰
First time subscriber...glad I caught this new adventure..Love how mature and calm your kids are!
Right On! What you are doing is great! God bless your insight!
When my friend and I went to Bali this tour group of people who were visiting from some other Asian country started pointing to my friend saying Wakanda Wakanda and wanted to take pictures of her and with her. She had locks that was in a beautiful style and apparently they thought she was an actor from Black Panther 🤔
Thank you for sharing. Your girls are so beautiful and you, you melt my heart. Continue to embrace and expose them to the varied culture and customs. I saw your vlogs when you were in Jamaica but I am from a different parish than where you were
They're getting so big 💞
this is exciting glad to be part of your journey to Korea
You’re gorgeous and such a good mum ❤
Great taking the girls with you.
Traveling is beneficial.
They will remember this for ever.
An intelligent and educated mother is everything and everyone needs that.
Excuse my English. 😢
Amazing!!!! Thank you for sharing
It is important to he polite but assertive when you refuse to be touched, hugged etc. I have watched many videos of black people being swarmed by Koreans touching their hair, wanting pictures.
Agreed, WE are not zoo animals.
don't have to be polite. It's rude to touch someone they're overstepping boundaries.
Well if people wanna touch people without permission no you don’t have to be polite like I agree with everything you said but we ain’t being polite keep ya hands to yourself😒
I think it's a beautiful thing that people are wanting to hug your children, feel their hair and take pictures with your guys. I think it's a beautiful thing. Your girls are cute. Who doesn't admire cute? I think you are doing a good thing traveling the world with your daughters. The pictures are so professional. I took French in the 10th grade and averaged a B+. I know Tex-Mex, but not Spanish. There is a difference. I've forgotten most of what I learned in high school with French, because I never did get a chance to speak it on a daily basis and so it was futile learning the language. This is my first time viewing your channel. I love it. Thanks for sharing. I would love t have a channel and travel to different places. The world and people too are beautiful. 😊😊😊🥰🥰🥰💜💜💜
As a child,I HATED when family friends and acquaintances - or distant relatives- pinched my cheeks and did the usual things adults did with children back then. Or asked "What's your name? How old are you? What grade are you in? Whom do you love best, mom or dad?" (that was a thing back then. Thankfully people don't ask this last question anymore). I wanted to react unpleasantly, instead I tried to endure politely. But I told my mom to help me avoid this and she did. And, mark you, they weren't complete strangers on the street. Children are not objects, they might not be comfortable with everyone touching them and fondling them. Yuck! A bit of respect. People are more respectful to dogs - because they know they might bite, when children don't.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I’m looking forward to seeing much more. ❤️🙏🏾✌🏽
I had the same experience in New Delhi, India. Families politely came up to ask us to have a 'family' picture with them. Talk about celebrity status because we were Africans mistaken for Americans 😁
Your video was so pleasant and peaceful to look at
Love this! Thanks for sharing!
Thoroughly enjoy your vlogs! Thanks so much. 😊
Lady you are ,Amazing. Your girls and yourself, are living your best life.please remind them even do their in an environment were people do not look like them,but their beautiful and strong young ladies. Am so proud of all of you.stay well and safe.
You're an awesome mother
What you are doing with your girls is amaaazing!😍🤩
Loved this!
I really admire you ,you are a wonderful mother and a great teacher ,you not only teach your children, you teacher your nieces and nephew things all so ,and your girls are lovely their hair is beautiful and they're so smart I love the way your daughter just read so nicely it's old children that can't read that good that shows how much time you take with your children teaching them and for y'all to be in Korean learning about different cultures and actually being there to see is great for y'all to be so up close and personal y'all are truly a blessed family and may God protect y'all wherever y'all go and keep y'all safe⚘⚘⚘😊👋👋💯❤💕🙏
So beautiful watching you all travel😍 You are a Great Mom! Happy Early Mother's Day 😊
I never let people touch my daughter's hair. I also do not allow photos. In China, I have made people delete photos. As a parent, I have always strived to create a safe and comfortable environment for my daughter, who has grown up experiencing diverse cultures across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
One aspect that has been particularly important to me is the personal space and respect for my daughter's autonomy, especially when it comes to her appearance. I have consistently taught her the importance of boundaries and have encouraged her to express her feelings openly. It saddens me to recount an incident that took place in Germany when she was in 5th class. (She is now an engineering and math student at an HBCU. )
While my daughter in the train, a white Slovic woman touched her hair. The experience was distressing for my daughter, as she has grown up with a strong preference for maintaining her personal space and has never been comfortable with others touching her hair. This experience left her feeling upset and vulnerable, and she expressed her emotions to me when we were reunited at the station.
It was painful for her. The significance of acknowledging personal boundaries and respecting each individual's comfort zone. My daughter's heritage is a blend of Afro-Scandinavian and American,and she was born in Germany. This unique mix of cultures and experiences has contributed to her sense of self, and we have always encouraged her to embrace her identity in a way that feels right to her. We have lived in Japan and all over Europe. We are now on our way to Korea. She is completely fluent in several languages and started to read at 2-years old in 2 of them.
American is not a heritage tf
@Fusemoree ,I am well aware of the meaning of the term 'heritage'. As an archaeologist with a minor in ethnology, I understand that heritage is not a term that signifies a geographical designation. In this context, it refers to individuals of the African diaspora who were born outside of Africa and have been living outside the continent in some cases for several generations. Terms like 'African European' and 'Blasian' are cultural descriptors that encompass both heritage and geography. It's crucial to note that ethnicity and nationality are distinct concepts, with the former relating to heritage and cultural identity, while the latter pertains to a person's belonging to a specific nation/country/area
Hi, I just discovered your RUclips channel. You are an excellent mother.
More travelling to other countries adorable mummy Akeeba and Princesses meself like watching all the time so educational and entertaining same time. Thanks.
Your children are so adorable.❤
I have always liked your videos your girls are do big now, so beautiful and smart .you are an amazing teacher.
I'm glad that you said no to the hug. Danger stranger... cooties...COVID!!! 😷
I watch Alena vlogs and I know you guys we’re together, but the vibes in this page feel so different omg I can’t believe I’m just stumbling on your page ❤
I went to China in 2017 and everyone wanted to take my picture, have their children take pics with me, the whole family take pics with me. First couple of times I was ok with it. I then I politely said no. I was done with it. I wore a hat put things in front of my face when they tried to secretly take my pic. Wow!!!!! What an experience.
this is awesome ! you and your girls are beautiful ❤️
I absolutely love this so much
I love this...the conversation around homeschooling is becoming more of a topic in my household. This educational international trip is amazing. OH, your hair at 7:12 ❤❤❤...and of course the girls' hair throughout the video is super cute.
i am in love with how you parent.
Your girls are beautiful!🥰
Love this content Jamaica and Korea love it.
You are an awesome and amazing mother. My children went through an immersion program in the states; from pre kindergarten through 8th grade . I have 3 children, and 2 are fluent in Spanish, and 1 understands it but is not comfortable speaking. I wish I could've done what you're doing. Great job!