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Next time I'd hear a racist comment I'd jump right on it. "What did you say? Did I hear you correctly?" That would cause them to have to repeat it or retract it, which they might well do after realizing you were offended. Then you could discuss the issue even with little ears listening. It would be good for them to hear also. Children understand so much more than we give them credit for. As for the neighbor, I wouldn't break off the relationship but rather strive to whittle away at the foundation of their prejudicial beliefs over a cup of tea or while raking leaves. It could be a long but fruitful discussion. Perhaps their judgement is clouded by some past personal experience.
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