Raising Kids in a Racist World | Entertainment and Celebrity News

0:00It's September 1st. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today. Your AI-powered Entertainment Report. Comedian Ramesh Ranganathan recently opened up about his son's experiencing racist abuse in school. He shared that his three boys have faced comments and slurs, though he noted it's not as frequent as what he endured growing up. One incident involved a comment about marrying a cousin, and another saw one of his sons called a racial slur. Ramesh believes this kind of behavior often stems from what kids hear at home. He expressed frustration with parents he suspects are the source of such racism, feeling a sense of judgment towards them. He also touched on how reacting too intensely to racist remarks can give the perpetrator power, advising against immediate escalation to violence. Reflecting on his own youth, Ramesh recalled facing similar prejudice, including being spat on and even attacked by skinheads. His family moved from Sri Lanka when his mother was 19, and they experienced financial hardship,

1:01even living in a bed and breakfast for a time. He mentioned that while racism is a parent, he feels it's a mistake to supercharge, a by letting it immediately provoke an extreme reaction. His focus is on teaching his children how to handle such situations without letting the abuse define their response. Ramesh, who was a math teacher before his comedy career, is now a prominent figure in television and radio. He's known for shows like The Weakest Link and his upcoming appearance in the celebrity