Jem says that "mixed" children are sad because they don't belong anywhere. What does he mean? Is having a sense of belonging important in life? Explain your thoughts.

Jem points out that "mixed child" are "real sad" because they do not belong anywhere. He explains that "colored folks won't have 'em because they're half white; white folks won't have 'em 'cause they're colored, so they're just in-betweens, don't belong anywhere." A sense of belonging and identity are very important in life. They anchor us and give us purpose. Consider how identity affects you.