[shelbydog]

I am sorry you had to go through that....but how old was the little girl? A 3 or 4 year old may very well say something like that and mean it truly literally, and truly wonder if she hasn't seen very many diverse families. My son is 3 and has asked me why Mia is brown or why people are black. I of course correct him and guide him as to what is the right thing to say or ask, what is polite vs. rude, but he is only 3 and says things literally. He quotes what he sees and it is completely innocent. The parent absolutely should have stepped in and apologized on her behalf, but I disagree that she was repeating something she heard. Depending on the age, kids ask why alot. My son probably asks "why" 50-100 times a day, seriously! There will come a time when you will be mortified at what your kids say....they just say it. Whether they see someone who is larger than them, tall, short...they make comments innocently and it's our job to correct them. Shame on the Mom for leaving!! But depending on the age of the child, the child may not have been racist. Hope that makes sense.