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sonozo
sonozo: 9 months ago

My mom is racist and I'm so embarrassed what do I do?

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vbperson
vbperson: 9 months ago via iPhone | Last edited at 8:02PM on 8/9/2012

You can talk to them about it. It seems like a tricky situation. Let her know that it embarasses you. Whether it may be wrong or right, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Compromise by suggesting that when you are around her, she keep any negative or racist thoughts to herself. Good luck, and don't stop fighting for what you think is right. :-)
-S-

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MetalFlowers
MetalFlowers: 9 months ago

My grandparents are racist;p Just try to ignore it, since correcting them doesn't change their mindset. Warn your friends before hand;)

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iGO_BoNkErZzz
iGO_BoNkErZzz: 9 months ago

Accept them for who they are. You won't believe what other people's parents are like.

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smartgirl21
smartgirl21: 9 months ago

Tell her how you feel. Say that it is the 21st century! Racism is no longer AS COMMON AS IT USED TO BE. Of course, it will always be there in people, but you need to remind her that we are all people...we can't choose to disrespect one group of people because they are minorities or different. Show her that everyone is equal!
Hope I helped :)

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jojo2430: 9 months ago via iPhone
Absolutely true oh green one! These days the majority accepts different races. Racists are more looked down on than the race. We are finally in the human race when we see that!
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smartgirl21: 9 months ago
Thank you, jojo! I am in full of agreement with you!
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SocialyDistorted
SocialyDistorted: 9 months ago

Make them watch American X. maybe that will open there eyes.

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NAFTA: 9 months ago
OOOOO, American History X, spectacular movie.
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CabooseFTW
CabooseFTW: 9 months ago

Tell people your mom is a crazy b!tch if they criticize you about her.

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Tony737
Tony737: 9 months ago

Until you turn 18 you just keep quiet, as soon as you hit 18 move out.

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FatKenney
FatKenney: 9 months ago

There's not much you can do to change her way of thinking. As long as you see the folly of it and aren't similarly inclined you'll be alright.

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xXemochickXx: 9 months ago via Android

I'm sorry to hear that... try to show her that everyone is equal and show her how mean racism is. is she racist over a certain race of people or all but her own?

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ThisGuyTyler96
ThisGuyTyler96 : 9 months ago

She was probably taught to be racist. Just tell her to keep her hatred to herself.

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joshuabagel
joshuabagel: 9 months ago

Don't hang around her

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reli
reli: 9 months ago

Dont worry about it, theres not a lot you can do. But never take her side :) and soon she will start keeping her remarks to her self. I can imagine they are just harmless remarks - which unfortunately we are used to old people having them

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NaderSalem
NaderSalem: 9 months ago via iPhone

Explain your parents why you uncomfortable with racism tell them its so bad to be like that

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IMAEDDY
IMAEDDY: 9 months ago via Android | Last edited at 8:08PM on 8/9/2012

get a Black woman from Africa ; with a horn thru her nose ; and bring her home as your girl friend, wich you are going to marry.

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refreshme
refreshme: 9 months ago

i am sorry to hear about that. just keep telling her that you don't wish to hear that racism in your presence. when you have your own children, her words will be even more annoying to you if you feel that her words will also influence your children's attitudes.

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cali83
cali83: 9 months ago via iPhone | Last edited at 8:14PM on 8/9/2012

That's just your mom.... And that's the way she feels as long as you know it's not a good thing to be that way and it's pure evil to do that just let it be ... Tell your friends the truth and keep being who you are and break the cycle of hate and you should be fine

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bluesun
bluesun: 9 months ago via iPhone

There's nothing you can do to change your moms way of thinking. Just explain to your friends that yur ma's a little.....you know... And that it annoys you.

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123green321
123green321: 9 months ago via iPhone

Tell her to stop and that it's unacceptable to be judgmental.

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