AITA for calling my mother a r**ist b**ch and disregarding the punishment she gave me?

A 17-year-old called their mother a “rist bch” after she made derogatory comments about Asian people while they were watching A Silent Voice. Tired of years of prejudice and mocking behavior, the teen snapped, confronting their mother directly.

The mother reacted angrily, grounding them for being “disrespectful.” Instead of accepting the punishment, the teen left to stay at a friend’s house, refusing to be punished for standing up against racism. Now, they’re receiving mixed reactions from others about whether their approach was justified.

‘AITA for calling my mother a r**ist b**ch and disregarding the punishment she gave me?’

Here’s what people had to say to OP:

Was the teen right to confront their mother so directly, even if it meant disrespecting her? Is there ever a “wrong” way to call out racism, especially from family? Should they have accepted the punishment to keep the peace, or did walking out make a stronger statement? How do you handle situations where standing up for your values clashes with family dynamics? Share your thoughts below!