Dear Amy: Does a true friend consider racism a character flaw and accept them as they are, or have I outgrown these relationships?
These two friends don’t know each other, but they each have been an important part of my life – but are not my only close friends.
I believe racism is abhorrent and cannot conceive of any justification for it. I am struggling with how I could possibly stay friends with them and not feel like a hypocrite.Does a true friend consider racism a character flaw and accept them as they are, or have I outgrown these relationships?Dear Antiracist: Yes, loved ones can sometimes learn to accept and forgive character flaws.Racism is a choice, and a racist person has many opportunities to learn, reflect, and change their mind.
In order to live your ideals, it would involve you continuing to communicate with these racist friends. She has been begging us to let her go on a sleepover at her friend’s house. The friend is a really nice girl and her parents seem great, although we don’t know them intimately. The girls have had successful playdates.
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