Yes, context makes a difference, but the child is 7. You may think it funny, and she may know that, but you are still planting ideas in her mind; separating truth from fantasy, reality from humor is often difficult even for adults at times. With a 7 year old, they are all mixed in together, and sorting out the real from that which is not can be very difficult. I stand by my previous post; you shouldn't even suggest to a child that a parent or step parent is mean.