I know this isn't a physical health question, but it is important for her mental and emotional health. My daughter (age 4) and I are white. My husband is black. She calls him "Daddy." He has been been that for her since she was very small. How do I teach her to deal whith how other people will react. My mother-in-law gets horrible look and mean comments when she shows a picture of her granddaughter who is white. what should i have her say when someone asks wh they are not the same race?
Here is the deal. You need to pay no and I mean NO attention to anyone who has any type of problem with this. You teach your daughter to be proud of dad and to be smart. She will go further in life racist free. People who are racist make the decision to limit themselves in life. They will never reach their potential. Never let anyone like that deal with you and your family on anything but a superficial level. Ignorant people are just that, ignorant.
thank you. I guess I worry that she will come home crying because people said mean things about her daddy. I have cut ties with some of my family because they can't get over their racism. I guess if it comes up i will talk to her.