Well, today my friend seemed a little stressed out and not her usual self, so I confronted her about what was wrong. She said that it was about her parents and they were getting really mad at her older brother (who is 16) because they think he is racist towards white people (the whole family is white though) and she explained that her brother only seemed to have black friends, and they would constantly only see him with black people. I was sort of confused and had no clue what to say to comfort her :S what do you all think of this really weird situation? Oh, she also said that her parents don't even know her brothers friends because hes' too embarrassed to introduce them to his parents.
This does sound odd . . . Maybe the African-American friends of his are in the "cool crowd" and he wants to be there too.
I would assume that the parents are probably slightly racist against black people and that's given there son the opposite affect.
So he's been hanging around with black people as its the typical rebellion teen thing to do.
This would also explain why the son doesnt want to show his parents his black friends.
sounds like that her parents are the ones who are racists not her brother. I would just say to her "look I'm sorry for whats going on with your brother. maybe your parents should be more open minded and get to know his friends before they judge" that's a tough situation and I feel sorry for her brother. she just really wanted you to listen. i don't think she expected an answer from you. just be her friend. if she needs to talk let her talk. it probably helps her best to just vent.
I think you should say " Maybe he's just going through a phase. It might be a little weird but he's just being himself." Good luck and best of wishes.
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