When Family Dinners Turn Into Debates—Is It Just Me? 🤔

Last Thanksgiving, my parents made a comment about my friend Kyoko, assuming she was a math genius just because she's Asian. I felt my stomach drop, but I tried to address it right there at the table. I told them, as calmly as I could, that their words lumped Kyoko into a stereotype, and it hurt both her and me. Of course, they got defensive, insisting they "meant well" and that "everyone says things like that." It's exhausting to always be the one calling out these moments, especially when it feels like nothing changes. Sometimes I wonder if it's even worth it, but staying silent feels like agreeing with them. I try to focus on their words, not their character, and use "I feel" statements, but the conversation always gets tense. Have you ever felt stuck between loving your family and hating what they say? Honestly, it feels like a never-ending battle. If you've been through something similar, how did you handle it? I could really use some advice right now. 🫂 FamilyDynamics #ToughConversations #BreakingStereotypes #ParentChildRelationships #FamilyDynamics #ToughConversations #BreakingStereotypes #ParentChildRelationships #FamilyRelationships