Solange Knowles responds to comment her son is "ugly"

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Sara McGinnis

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Solange Knowles is making it clear she will not stand by quietly while perfect strangers use the Internet to criticize her child, but she also won't stoop to a blow-for-blow battle.

After posting a picture of her son Julez on Instagram, someone dared to call the 11-year-old "ugly." The full comment, which was left on this picture of the boy dressed in a red track suit, reads: "So cute but at the same time he ugly."

The 29-year-old singer, whom you may recognize as Beyonce's sister, is unfortunately no stranger to hurtful comments. Responding to the harsh words about her son she wrote:

"Jussst as I thought it was safe to share pictures again, a young’n like you decides to use her time to spread ugliness. I don’t fault you, I can only imagine why you would feel the need to say such things, but thanks again for being a reminder that out of all the love and wonderful energy shared, that when I open up a space for an innocent beautiful being like my boy to be criticized and judged, that I WILL most likely respond, and that he receives enough love and celebration at home that it’s just not worth it to go down this road."

Are you impressed at the way Solange Knowles calmly replied? I have to say I think it's the best approach, but most certainly it's easier advised than followed.

Hinting the exchange did rile her temper, Solange ended her reply by writing, "I hope that this really resonates with you and you make better decisions in the future towards how you use your words towards innocent children. And @ro.rxd get ya friend because this could have truly gone south if I was in the wrong mood."

The good news to come out of this situation is that not only have there been many comments since left supporting Solange and Julez, but this proud mom has continued to share her son's images as she pleases.

I've only recently started sharing my sons' photos more publicly online, and I'm doing so with my breath held. To get such a comment would undoubtedly make me shy away from posting further, but on the bright side I can say this entire discussion has reminded me to talk once again with my boys about how what they say -- even on the Internet -- matters.

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Solange is in good company as mom to just one. A look at other stars who are raising singletons: