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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is the accepted solution for dealing with racist family members? [b]What about someone who is very nice-only to white people?[/b]

This is my MIL. My husband says, "she's old" and ignores her racist remarks. Currently MIL is attempting to dissuade SIL for dating an African American man. I am so appalled and cannot believe this happens still. What can I do? Say? Anything?[/quote]

Then the person isn’t actually “really nice”.

I wouldn’t bring up race just for the sake of telling her off but I also wouldn’t just ignore it/say nothing if she makes a racist comment in front of you. Tell her how you feel politely but in no uncertain terms.

[b]Also let her know that you won’t allow any racist comments to be made in front of any kids you may have. [/b]If she persists in making these comments in front of your kids, take them & leave/no longer take them to see her & let her know why.[/quote]
This is the most important thing in my opinion. She may be too far gone but don’t let her normliaze that type of thinking for your kids.[/quote]

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