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[quote=Anonymous]Sometimes kids say things they shouldn’t, without fully understanding words and consequences. This is an opportunity to show him how he can hurts those he loves/is friends with and invite violence from crazy folks. What detonated everything: What he said. Once something is said, it cannot be taken back but rather one is left to explain and deal with consequences. Having this conversation and explaining the joke to him, as well as the stereotypes it plays into, is key. Equally important is explaining why it was said by your friend and what you said/didn’t say when it was told to you, in your home, where he heard it. He thought it was OK after that incident. We tend to forget children will listen and see to us what is acceptable/unacceptable. I don’t think there is a need for a massive and complex act of forgiveness, but rather of understanding why what he did was wrong. Whatever you have him do, make sure he understands what he did beyond the shock it created. [/quote]
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