Hi Mr demarco my dad is 42 and it seems in the last year or two he has become very racist.I don't understand it he raised me to love my fellow man no matter what color and then all of a sudden When he hit his 40"s he is a totally different person. How should I approach him about my concern?
It sucks how as some people get older, they can grow more conservative and hateful in their beliefs. He's your Dad, so there really isn't going to be an easy way to have the conversation, unfortunately. Perhaps talk to your Mom about it first, to see if she's noticed the same thing, or has a perspective on it? If more than one member of the family were willing to talk to Dad at the same time, there's likely a greater chance of him seeing your POV. Either way I'd say the best thing to do is find a quiet moment when he seems like he's not in a terrible mood, and bring up how you feel. You should have specific examples to reference, so make sure you've gathered your thoughts. Let him know that you love him but you don't understand where he's coming from, and you feel where he's going is different from the way he raised you. Be prepared for a blowout, though. Good luck!
