Swim Coach Insists 10YO Removes Parts Of Her Modest Swimwear Or Miss The Lesson, Parent Is Livid

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There’s no doubt that OP tried to be polite – she even offered a range of reasonable compromises, but the coach seems to be a bit of a bigot. So, what do you do when you come face-to-face with someone so ignorant they can’t see past their own point of view? We went looking for answers.

In her article for VeryWellMind , Amy Morin writes that, although some folks assume that anti-discrimination laws have eliminated racism from society, the sad fact is that ethnic minorities still deal with a lot of prejudice and discrimination.

Studies have found that minorities are less likely to receive adequate care from physicians, less likely to receive employment offers, and are treated with more suspicion in public places. That’s just wrong on so many levels, don’t you think?

The Amnesty International website suggests a few ways to call out bigotry when you see it. Start by listening to people who experience racism to get a better understanding of just how subtle it can be. Lean into awkward convos by addressing misguided opinions, and talk about what you’re for, as well as what you’re against.

It seems like OP was left with nowhere to turn but the top of the swim facility. Getting the city involved was a smart move as well. Here’s hoping the coach gets a reality check sooner rather than later, and her daughter can take her rightful place in the lanes. A public pool is no place for politics, after all.

What would you have done if you’d found yourself in OP’s shoes? Was the swim coach just sticking to the rules, or being a total jerk about things? Share your opinion in the comments!