It was felt that children of intercultural families have the opportunity to become intimately familiar with both cultures, e.g. they might become bilingual. They are also possibly stronger mentally and have stronger constitutions than those of a mono-cultural background. The challenges they face make them stronger.
Children of intercultural families break down prejudices in a natural way with their friends of other backgrounds during the crucial younger years. Children of intercultural families tend to be less prejudiced, as they don’t belong exclusively to any one race. They are “world citizens” who empathise with the entire human race rather than hiding behind a particular racial background and viewing those of other backgrounds with fear. Children of intercultural families tend to transcend cultural or national pride, which can cause problems when taken to the extreme.