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Friendship vs. Family
I am really confused lately. I have a new guy friend, and we are becoming really good friends, and he is African American. And I hate to say it but, my parents..are racist. It's horrible. I don't know what to do. I just don't see why the color of skin matters so much. Help?
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It shouldn't matter what your parents think about him. Whether he's African American, Asian American, or Russian American, he's still a person. If your parents treat you with the respect you deserve then why shouldn't they treat him with the respect he deserves. He's just as good of a person as you or I. I personally think you should sit down with your parents and talk about this stuff.
Sincerely,
Ben
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Continue to be friends with him. Don't let family ruin a good friendship. Just make sure you dont bring him around your house or anything.
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Its funny that this is the first question I have seen and I have the same exact situation except that this boy is my boyfriend. Beliefs are solid and there is going to be probably no way talking your family out of their beliefs. There are many different routes you can take with this problem.. but for now I'm just gonna say you're just friends don't sweat it. I don't think they are going to freak out unless you become anything more then just friends and if you do make sure its worth it before you take it to the next level. I'm not gonna lie.. its really really hard but its fine if its worth it. If you need anymore advice.. write me back <3
Be careful. It really just depends what you're willing to do. Your parents are never gonna change their minds. So its up to you to decide if you want to begin something that is never going to be accepted by your family. Do you care if they accept your relationships? But it will also cause a distance between you and your family if they find out hes your boyfriend.
Keep it low key for now. If things get serious then come back and I'll help you through it. But for now don't sweat it. Just keep letting your parents think hes your friend
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