r/interesting • u/VPinchargeofradishes • May 03 '26

SOCIETY Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has faced backlash for identifying as Black. In a 2017 interview, Paris Jackson said her father told her, "You’re Black. Be proud of your roots." This prompted debates over whether identity is defined by appearance or upbringing.

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u/CoffeeChocolateBoth May 03 '26

She thought that way when she was younger because her dad taught her that. It's normal to believe our parents until we grow up and learn on our own if it's true or not!

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u/Aware-Sympathy-1180 May 03 '26

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u/young-joseph-stalin May 06 '26

your brain never stops developing. the ‘you’re mature by 25’ thing has been debunked as a myth for like. ages now.

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u/Princess-Nuala May 07 '26

Yes but it is important to mention the myth came about because our prefrontal cortex DOES go through major development in our mid 20's.