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[quote=Anonymous]OP: Don't engage the crazies. It won't go anywhere. I once asked where in the DC area "Maya" was a popular name and I got several ranting posts telling me I was a racist.

remember that this happens to anyone who's child doesn't look like them. Not just people in "mixed-race" marriages. My sisters and I dont look alike and we got a lot of "which one is the milk man's daughter?" growing up. I'm 34, so not only was that joke dated, but it also implied my Mother was a whore. Hilarious.

teach her to roll with it. If you get offended, she will notice. Continue to recognize it, but dont make her feel like she should be angry. She will get it her whole life. It's not racist. It's stupid small talk. But, racism will certainly one her way, so tackle that when it does. The most difficult part of having a child this age is that you can no longer protect them from the words of other kids. If it weren't thus, it would be something else. My daughter us likely learning disabled and kids are starting to notice. I'm going to start her in a relationship with the school guidance counselor now.

I think you're doing a great job dealing with this. Don't doubt yourself![/quote]

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