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[quote=Anonymous]I am a proud black mother of one 16 yo girl and one 13 yo boy. My husband is white. My daughter recently started dating a wonderful young boy who I think is great! I am very happy for them and he introduced my husband and I to his parents the other day. During dinner, his mother completely ignored me and only spoke to my husband. His father mentioned all his "dark skinned friends" and explained where he was from there "weren't many coloreds, oops, African-Americans." When his mother walked us to the door after dinner she said she was "uneasy in the beginning, but liked (DD) and was surprised how great she was." I was mostly silent the entire time but left as soon as I could.

After dinner the young boy walked outside and apologized profusely for his parents. He said their behavior was unacceptable and he saidhe did not share their views whatsoever. I believe him and his apology was sincere. My daughter has mentioned that his parents were conservative and she also said he dislikes them very much and disagrees with them on almost everything.

I like the young man and my daughter is very happy with him. I am uncomfortable around his parents, and I am not sure if I am comfortable with them being around my daughter. However, I do not want to punish him for his parents. What should I do? What would you do?[/quote]

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