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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have 3 kids. Oldest is 14. We are an Asian American family. I have never had a discussion about the N word. We would never say this. They don’t say this. I’m not sure why you feel the need to talk about this.[/quote]

You are doing your kids a disservice. They need to understand what it's about, its history and how to respond. How are people still so obtuse. Ignoring won't get you anything. We discuss slurs and what they mean no matter the target. That's how your kids know how to be allies. Jesus.[/quote]

I agree and we are mixed Asian and Black family. I'm shocked that as an Asian American that the poster doesn't understand the harm that racist and derogatory language can cause and how important the need is to discuss this with your kids given all the racist Asian language is used. [b]You're really hanging on to that model minority image. [/b]You probably don't talk to your kids about that either. We really need to talk about things as uncomfortable as they are so your kids can recognize it and call it out when they see it.[/quote]

The bolded is uncalled for.

I am black, and we have not discussed it. My kids are 11 and 8.

We are probably foolish to have pushed this topic for this long, but sometimes, we dream of a world where our kids are isolated from nasty stuff. It's not reality, but some parents fall into that trap. It's not necessarily about being a model minority.

I will discuss today though, especially as my 11 year old is headed to middle school in September. Other posters made good points. Your post was nasty.

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