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When your teenager lies about their ethnic background to fit in

I found out my 16-year-old has been telling her friends at school that her dad is Italian instead of Pakistani and I don't know whether to confront her or pretend I don't know.

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A parent discovers their child's deep shame about their heritage and must navigate between protection and truth.

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