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[quote=Anonymous]If you're "correcting" them for using insensitive language, then you're effectively silencing them rather than changing the way they think about things. If you really want to model how to respectfully talk about race and ethnicity to your child, I'd engage with the issue directly. Like, "Mom, I'm not sure comparing skin tones to food items is considered respectful here in the US. Could you explain a little what you mean?" I mean, really, I would actually let that one slide but since you find it highly inappropriate, I'd try to engage on the topic rather than just get grandma to shut up about it.

I also wouldn't hide grams & gramps away from your friend in shame. Plenty of grandparents use language that was the norm in their day and offensive today - that's life and most of us understand. I certainly wouldn't fault you for having a grandparent who seems out of touch. Also, I try to listen to the intent behind what some one's saying, rather than just their word choice. [/quote]

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