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knitter4democracy

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7. Just a thought: what if he volunteers in a school for a bit?

Reply to Tigress DEM (Original post)

Sun Sep 30, 2012, 11:39 AM

Sep 2012

I teach in a school with kids from all backgrounds and ethnicities, and there's no one stereotype that works. Maybe having his racism confronted regularly with evidence to the contrary will help. Maybe seeing a kid like him, small and easily picked on, but from a different ethnic group would help him see that poverty affects everyone, that racism is alive and well, and that stereotypes hinder all of us from connecting and growing into someone better.

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How do I explain to my son that racism is still going strong, especially lately? [View all] Tigress DEM Sep 2012 OP

I dont want you to take this the wrong way darkangel218 Sep 2012 #1

Do you have kids Dark Angel? Tigress DEM Sep 2012 #2

Yes i do, and i'm pretty certain on what to tell them in situations like that. darkangel218 Sep 2012 #3

And the reason you're unwilling to share ideas when another Mom is ASKING for suggestions is??? Tigress DEM Sep 2012 #5

Dark Angel I'm glad you're so wise... now tell the lady... 6502 Nov 2012 #31

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Apoligies to Progressive Libertarians and people who might find me stupid. Tigress DEM Sep 2012 #6

well, tbf, most self-styled "libertarians" are republican frauds Blue_Tires Nov 2012 #28

Blue_Tires is 100% right... frauds... 6502 Nov 2012 #32

Just a thought: what if he volunteers in a school for a bit? knitter4democracy Sep 2012 #7

That is a good thought. He is a parent now and his son's friends are a mixed bag too. Tigress DEM Sep 2012 #8

Has he read Ruby Payne's book? knitter4democracy Sep 2012 #9

I'll check it out thanks. Tigress DEM Oct 2012 #11

i can recommend several textbooks that i use to teach my undergraduates about stereotyping La Lioness Priyanka Oct 2012 #10

That sounds good too. Guess I'll be busy for a bit. Tigress DEM Oct 2012 #12

or you can watch, racism: a history, documentary by the bbc La Lioness Priyanka Oct 2012 #13

Thanks. My son actually LIKES documentaries. hmmmm. Tigress DEM Oct 2012 #16

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And who are NOLALady Oct 2012 #15

These people: rainanna 14 Oct 2012 #17

I am so sorry for your experience. NOLALady Oct 2012 #18

In what "city?" New Orleans? I was raised in a middle/uppermiddleclass 'burb of Chicago. stepford voter Oct 2012 #19

Actually, I was laughing at you. NOLALady Oct 2012 #20

Take his ass to the Trailer Parks (anywhere), and let him see How "they" conduct themselves. OR... bigregg4838 Oct 2012 #21

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This has got to be most trolled thread in this forum. Number23 Nov 2012 #23

it's mostly library girl. she is notorious for her racism La Lioness Priyanka Nov 2012 #24

Wow, you seem to know me SO well... i am thee modren man Nov 2012 #26

and for returning to threads Kali Nov 2012 #27

Did we mean 'pesky?' bride of trollzilla Nov 2012 #29

nope, I meant pesty Kali Nov 2012 #30

Spam deleted by gkhouston (MIR Team) CALAIA Nov 2012 #25