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To bin the old-fashioned racist doll? *title tweaked by MNHQ*

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MrsBonnie · 28/10/2020 11:57

Please excuse the offensive term.

My daughter was gifted a very old doll from my husband’s great aunt. Said aunt is in her 80s now and said that the doll held special memories and she wanted DD to have it.

I don’t want to have the doll in the house, but don’t want to offend the aunt by saying we don’t want it. She does come round from time to time, so there’s a risk she’d enquire after it if she was round. WWYD?

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HopeMumsnet · 28/10/2020 14:01

@Tissueboxcover

Maybe MN could edit the title to just "Old fashioned racist doll"?

I would hide it and only bring it out only if asked if aunt visits.
Destroy it when you are able.

I don't think you will be able to convince an 80 year old lady without causing upset. Others may disagree.

Does your daughter know about it? How old is she?
I did have a sharp intake of breath when I saw your title.

Hi there, We're going to take this suggestion and change the title now, thanks!
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