My daughter is bi-racial and is very pretty but she is having a hard time with people staring at her.?

Question

What would be a polite way to answer back at the gawkers?

Answer 1

I know that it can be annoying at times but you have to explain to her that we are different in many ways. Tell her that being different does not mean that there's anything wrong with her. Build her confidence and self-esteem so she can carry on with her life.

Answer 2

The best way is to ignore them. Why? In this day and age, the are millions of people who are bi-racial and its not uncommon anymore. As a whole, its not looked at as a negitive thing. Predictions are, that in comming centurys, there will no be a "white" or a "black", everyone will have differn't ethnics because thats what the world is going to. We are comming together.

She is pretty, she should take the staring as a compliment. She isn't the only one, she needs to know that so her heart will stay focused. Goodluck, and don't let others get to you. They do not matter.

Answer 3

I am surprised that this day and time; being bi-racial is such an issue. It is certainly not uncommon. But, I do understand your /her delima. I'm sure she is pretty, most bi-racials are extremely attractive. I would teach her to ignore the stares. Assume, it is because is gorgeous. Unless, and until these nosey gawkers ask, simply smile and ignore them. If they do ask, the answer is I'm American!!

Answer 4

Why should she answer back. I think she should try to get used to this. You said she is very pretty. The gawkers will always gawk at someone who is very pretty. That is just life. She doesn't need to answer to this, but she should learn to realize that she should be proud because of it. She can learn to take it in stride and relax about it. Hopefully. Good luck to her anyway.

Answer 5

Depending on her age, she will learn to deal with it. It is best to ignore gawkers.

Help her to realize that she is a unique person and some people don't always know how to react when they see someone who is so different.

Hope this helps.

Answer 6

I am multiracial and have had to deal with some stares and rude comments to this day (I'm 40). More importantly than what you say to strangers is what you tell you daughter. Always remind her that there is a big world with a lot more diversity than what she experiences in her corner of the woods. Not everyone looks at multiracial children with vulgar curiousity or hostility, and what matters is how she feels about herself, how she defines herself, how she chooses to behave towards other people.

Answer 7

Those people may not realize they're staring. In any case if your daughter feels uncomfortable, maybe tell them nicely that your daughter is shy and is feeling uncomfortable. But, most are probably staring at her beauty. Most people admire beauty and when they see something beautiful it's hard to look away. Good luck. 2D

Answer 8

Ignore them. Don't justify what they are doing with a response. Just act classy.

In private, you might need to discuss this with your daughter if she notices. But in public, you shouldn't even dignify prejudice with a response.

Answer 9

Gawk back at them. Sneer at them. Wave them off. Tell them to "Get!". I see that all the time and I know it can be very annoying at times. On the other hand, people always appreciate fine quality and love looking at nice things. It's natural.

Answer 10

I just assume people see how beautiful my blaque/white children are and just can't take their eyes off them! Let them look. If they say some backhanded comments, that's when you say something to them.
Congrats on having such a beautiful girl!