ES with high percentage of Asian students

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Anonymous wrote:I don't live in VA, and I'm Asian. But I wouldn't want my kids to go to a school that was 50% Asian for various reasons.

Can you explain?

They're not very good at playing stringed instruments?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't live in VA, and I'm Asian. But I wouldn't want my kids to go to a school that was 50% Asian for various reasons.

Can you explain?

They're not very good at playing stringed instruments?

Their parents are bad drivers and will hit your kid in the parking lot?

Come on PP, share your "various reasons" aka stereotypes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't live in VA, and I'm Asian. But I wouldn't want my kids to go to a school that was 50% Asian for various reasons.

PP here.. I wouldn't want this because I want my kids to go to a school that is as diverse as I can get it... both in SES and in color. I also wouldn't want my kids to go to a school that was 80% white, and no black or hispanic kids. I would prefer a good mix of ethnicities. That's my ideal. They have this now in a school in MoCo. About 50% white, 25% Asian, approx 10% black and 10% Hispanic, and some FARMS kids. To me, this is a good mix. I want my kids to be exposed to human differences from an early age.

And yes, wherever you have a large Asian population, you will get more of the stereotypical Asian tiger parents. I don't want to start yet another thread on the merits or negatives of this kind of parenting style, but suffice it to say, I'm not a huge fan of it. A little bit of it is fine, good even. But some parents can go overboard with it. And to me, whenever there are this many Asian parents, the likelihood of the overboard parenting is higher. I just don't like the atmosphere. There doesn't seem to be much balance. Just my opinion.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't live in VA, and I'm Asian. But I wouldn't want my kids to go to a school that was 50% Asian for various reasons.

Can you explain?

They're not very good at playing stringed instruments?

Their parents are bad drivers and will hit your kid in the parking lot?

Come on PP, share your "various reasons" aka stereotypes.

I'm the PP you are asking to share my reasons, which I did in the post above. Stereotypes do apply to a segment of a population, whether that stereotype is a negative or a positive opinion, but not necessarily to an individual. For example, we have stereotypes of the Asian tourists or American tourists..because a large portion of the group fit the stereotypes. We have preconceived notions of people by the way they dress, the way they talk and where they shop. Don't be so naive.

As an individual, I try not to judge what you are like by your race as I am more than aware that an individual does not necessarily fit a certain racial stereotype because I certainly don't as an Asian person. But a large group of people with certain commonalities will likely fit into some kind of stereotype.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't live in VA, and I'm Asian. But I wouldn't want my kids to go to a school that was 50% Asian for various reasons.

Can you explain?

They're not very good at playing stringed instruments?

Their parents are bad drivers and will hit your kid in the parking lot?

Come on PP, share your "various reasons" aka stereotypes.

I'm the PP you are asking to share my reasons, which I did in the post above. Stereotypes do apply to a segment of a population, whether that stereotype is a negative or a positive opinion, but not necessarily to an individual. For example, we have stereotypes of the Asian tourists or American tourists..because a large portion of the group fit the stereotypes. We have preconceived notions of people by the way they dress, the way they talk and where they shop. Don't be so naive.

As an individual, I try not to judge what you are like by your race as I am more than aware that an individual does not necessarily fit a certain racial stereotype because I certainly don't as an Asian person. But a large group of people with certain commonalities will likely fit into some kind of stereotype.

Asians are already subject to various stereotypes without you basically saying it's ok to have those stereotypes. We should try to minimize racial stereotyping as much as possible. You say you don't want your kid in an excessively competitive academic environment? Guess what? Your kid will have to deal with the real world eventually and deal with all different types of people and environments. There is no magic mixture of X% of this race and Y% of that race. If your kid has to be temporarily assigned to work in China, Korea or Japan for 2 years for example, would you say I do not want my kid working in 99% Asian place because they are too competitive etc.?

You don't generally hear whites say I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% white or blacks saying I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% blacks or Hispanic saying I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% Hispanics etc.

You say you try "not to judge what you are like by your race" but that is exactly what you are doing by saying I do not want my Asian kid to attend a school that is 50% Asian. As you might be aware, Asian can be Pakistani, Indian, Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Pacific islander, Bengali, Thai, Vietnamese etc. They all have different languages, customs and cultures. As an Asian, you should know not to lump all of them as "Asian" you do not want your kid to attend school with. You are ignorant and an Asian Racist against Asians and not a good role model for your kids. It doesn't matter whether the school is 50% Asian, 50% white, 50% Black or whatever. You are a disgrace.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Actually, I have a friend who sends her kid to a school with a high Asian and south Asian population (not DC). She says it's really tough bc all the parents push their kids. And... My friend (and I) are Asian ourselves!

Not all Asian parents push their kids. Stop reinforcing the false "Tiger Mom" myth that stereotypes all Asians. All caring parents want their kids to do well in school not just Asian parents. Asians are already attacked for being "too competitive academically, prep all the time, cut-throat, nothing but drones etc." because they out perform other groups. Sure some Asian parents may go bit far but not all Asian parents push and push.

All true. I am not a tiger mom and neither is my friend.

[Anonymous]

^^ Maybe PP is saying she doesn't want DC with immigrant Asians. They tend to be driven to make the most of the opportunities in the US. After a couple generations maybe not so much because they have established roots and have family here and have assimilated.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't live in VA, and I'm Asian. But I wouldn't want my kids to go to a school that was 50% Asian for various reasons.

Can you explain?

They're not very good at playing stringed instruments?

Their parents are bad drivers and will hit your kid in the parking lot?

Come on PP, share your "various reasons" aka stereotypes.

I'm the PP you are asking to share my reasons, which I did in the post above. Stereotypes do apply to a segment of a population, whether that stereotype is a negative or a positive opinion, but not necessarily to an individual. For example, we have stereotypes of the Asian tourists or American tourists..because a large portion of the group fit the stereotypes. We have preconceived notions of people by the way they dress, the way they talk and where they shop. Don't be so naive.

As an individual, I try not to judge what you are like by your race as I am more than aware that an individual does not necessarily fit a certain racial stereotype because I certainly don't as an Asian person. But a large group of people with certain commonalities will likely fit into some kind of stereotype.

Asians are already subject to various stereotypes without you basically saying it's ok to have those stereotypes. We should try to minimize racial stereotyping as much as possible. You say you don't want your kid in an excessively competitive academic environment? Guess what? Your kid will have to deal with the real world eventually and deal with all different types of people and environments. There is no magic mixture of X% of this race and Y% of that race. If your kid has to be temporarily assigned to work in China, Korea or Japan for 2 years for example, would you say I do not want my kid working in 99% Asian place because they are too competitive etc.?

You don't generally hear whites say I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% white or blacks saying I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% blacks or Hispanic saying I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% Hispanics etc.

You say you try "not to judge what you are like by your race" but that is exactly what you are doing by saying I do not want my Asian kid to attend a school that is 50% Asian. As you might be aware, Asian can be Pakistani, Indian, Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Pacific islander, Bengali, Thai, Vietnamese etc. They all have different languages, customs and cultures. As an Asian, you should know not to lump all of them as "Asian" you do not want your kid to attend school with. You are ignorant and an Asian Racist against Asians and not a good role model for your kids. It doesn't matter whether the school is 50% Asian, 50% white, 50% Black or whatever. You are a disgrace.

If you want to minimize Asian stereotyping, then you should try not to fit into one. That's what I see a lot of Asian parents do. There are some that do not, but around here, most of them do.

It's better to be exposed to different cultures, races at an early age. That way, when you are older, if you do get assigned to some place in Asia, you're not culture shocked. As an adult, I hope my kids get a chance to go to a foreign country to work. It would be a great opportunity, be it Asia or anywhere else. BTW - Pac Islanders are not considered Asians. When a person in the NoVa area says "Asian", they mean predominately Indian/Chinese/Koreans. There isn't a large number of Thais living in that area.

Actually, my kids are biracial, and I make them my ethnic food, teach them my ethnic language and about my culture, as my DH does for his culture. I also tell them that no one race is better than another... that we are all same and different at the same time. So, I think I'm a great role model for them as a human being. I don't play into my race in any way shape or form.

I'm gonna bet that you wouldn't want your kids to be in a school that was 50% black in real life, especially if you are Asian. Let's be honest. A lot of Asians, especially the recent immigrants, tend to be racist, in all directions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't live in VA, and I'm Asian. But I wouldn't want my kids to go to a school that was 50% Asian for various reasons.

Can you explain?

They're not very good at playing stringed instruments?

Their parents are bad drivers and will hit your kid in the parking lot?

Come on PP, share your "various reasons" aka stereotypes.

I'm the PP you are asking to share my reasons, which I did in the post above. Stereotypes do apply to a segment of a population, whether that stereotype is a negative or a positive opinion, but not necessarily to an individual. For example, we have stereotypes of the Asian tourists or American tourists..because a large portion of the group fit the stereotypes. We have preconceived notions of people by the way they dress, the way they talk and where they shop. Don't be so naive.

As an individual, I try not to judge what you are like by your race as I am more than aware that an individual does not necessarily fit a certain racial stereotype because I certainly don't as an Asian person. But a large group of people with certain commonalities will likely fit into some kind of stereotype.

Asians are already subject to various stereotypes without you basically saying it's ok to have those stereotypes. We should try to minimize racial stereotyping as much as possible. You say you don't want your kid in an excessively competitive academic environment? Guess what? Your kid will have to deal with the real world eventually and deal with all different types of people and environments. There is no magic mixture of X% of this race and Y% of that race. If your kid has to be temporarily assigned to work in China, Korea or Japan for 2 years for example, would you say I do not want my kid working in 99% Asian place because they are too competitive etc.?

You don't generally hear whites say I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% white or blacks saying I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% blacks or Hispanic saying I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% Hispanics etc.

You say you try "not to judge what you are like by your race" but that is exactly what you are doing by saying I do not want my Asian kid to attend a school that is 50% Asian. As you might be aware, Asian can be Pakistani, Indian, Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Pacific islander, Bengali, Thai, Vietnamese etc. They all have different languages, customs and cultures. As an Asian, you should know not to lump all of them as "Asian" you do not want your kid to attend school with. You are ignorant and an Asian Racist against Asians and not a good role model for your kids. It doesn't matter whether the school is 50% Asian, 50% white, 50% Black or whatever. You are a disgrace.

If you want to minimize Asian stereotyping, then you should try not to fit into one. That's what I see a lot of Asian parents do. There are some that do not, but around here, most of them do.

It's better to be exposed to different cultures, races at an early age. That way, when you are older, if you do get assigned to some place in Asia, you're not culture shocked. As an adult, I hope my kids get a chance to go to a foreign country to work. It would be a great opportunity, be it Asia or anywhere else. BTW - Pac Islanders are not considered Asians. When a person in the NoVa area says "Asian", they mean predominately Indian/Chinese/Koreans. There isn't a large number of Thais living in that area.

Actually, my kids are biracial, and I make them my ethnic food, teach them my ethnic language and about my culture, as my DH does for his culture. I also tell them that no one race is better than another... that we are all same and different at the same time. So, I think I'm a great role model for them as a human being. I don't play into my race in any way shape or form.

I'm gonna bet that you wouldn't want your kids to be in a school that was 50% black in real life, especially if you are Asian. Let's be honest. A lot of Asians, especially the recent immigrants, tend to be racist, in all directions.

You are one of those persons who is delusional in thinking you are white because you married a white person and now wants to look down on "Asians" and don't want your kids around too many Asians. Pathetic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't live in VA, and I'm Asian. But I wouldn't want my kids to go to a school that was 50% Asian for various reasons.

Can you explain?

They're not very good at playing stringed instruments?

Their parents are bad drivers and will hit your kid in the parking lot?

Come on PP, share your "various reasons" aka stereotypes.

I'm the PP you are asking to share my reasons, which I did in the post above. Stereotypes do apply to a segment of a population, whether that stereotype is a negative or a positive opinion, but not necessarily to an individual. For example, we have stereotypes of the Asian tourists or American tourists..because a large portion of the group fit the stereotypes. We have preconceived notions of people by the way they dress, the way they talk and where they shop. Don't be so naive.

As an individual, I try not to judge what you are like by your race as I am more than aware that an individual does not necessarily fit a certain racial stereotype because I certainly don't as an Asian person. But a large group of people with certain commonalities will likely fit into some kind of stereotype.

Asians are already subject to various stereotypes without you basically saying it's ok to have those stereotypes. We should try to minimize racial stereotyping as much as possible. You say you don't want your kid in an excessively competitive academic environment? Guess what? Your kid will have to deal with the real world eventually and deal with all different types of people and environments. There is no magic mixture of X% of this race and Y% of that race. If your kid has to be temporarily assigned to work in China, Korea or Japan for 2 years for example, would you say I do not want my kid working in 99% Asian place because they are too competitive etc.?

You don't generally hear whites say I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% white or blacks saying I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% blacks or Hispanic saying I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% Hispanics etc.

You say you try "not to judge what you are like by your race" but that is exactly what you are doing by saying I do not want my Asian kid to attend a school that is 50% Asian. As you might be aware, Asian can be Pakistani, Indian, Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Pacific islander, Bengali, Thai, Vietnamese etc. They all have different languages, customs and cultures. As an Asian, you should know not to lump all of them as "Asian" you do not want your kid to attend school with. You are ignorant and an Asian Racist against Asians and not a good role model for your kids. It doesn't matter whether the school is 50% Asian, 50% white, 50% Black or whatever. You are a disgrace.

If you want to minimize Asian stereotyping, then you should try not to fit into one. That's what I see a lot of Asian parents do. There are some that do not, but around here, most of them do.

It's better to be exposed to different cultures, races at an early age. That way, when you are older, if you do get assigned to some place in Asia, you're not culture shocked. As an adult, I hope my kids get a chance to go to a foreign country to work. It would be a great opportunity, be it Asia or anywhere else. BTW - Pac Islanders are not considered Asians. When a person in the NoVa area says "Asian", they mean predominately Indian/Chinese/Koreans. There isn't a large number of Thais living in that area.

Actually, my kids are biracial, and I make them my ethnic food, teach them my ethnic language and about my culture, as my DH does for his culture. I also tell them that no one race is better than another... that we are all same and different at the same time. So, I think I'm a great role model for them as a human being. I don't play into my race in any way shape or form.

I'm gonna bet that you wouldn't want your kids to be in a school that was 50% black in real life, especially if you are Asian. Let's be honest. A lot of Asians, especially the recent immigrants, tend to be racist, in all directions.

You are one of those persons who is delusional in thinking you are white because you married a white person and now wants to look down on "Asians" and don't want your kids around too many Asians. Pathetic.

Could have married a black or Hispanic person... Now who is stereotyping and jumping to conclusions?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't live in VA, and I'm Asian. But I wouldn't want my kids to go to a school that was 50% Asian for various reasons.

Can you explain?

They're not very good at playing stringed instruments?

Their parents are bad drivers and will hit your kid in the parking lot?

Come on PP, share your "various reasons" aka stereotypes.

I'm the PP you are asking to share my reasons, which I did in the post above. Stereotypes do apply to a segment of a population, whether that stereotype is a negative or a positive opinion, but not necessarily to an individual. For example, we have stereotypes of the Asian tourists or American tourists..because a large portion of the group fit the stereotypes. We have preconceived notions of people by the way they dress, the way they talk and where they shop. Don't be so naive.

As an individual, I try not to judge what you are like by your race as I am more than aware that an individual does not necessarily fit a certain racial stereotype because I certainly don't as an Asian person. But a large group of people with certain commonalities will likely fit into some kind of stereotype.

Asians are already subject to various stereotypes without you basically saying it's ok to have those stereotypes. We should try to minimize racial stereotyping as much as possible. You say you don't want your kid in an excessively competitive academic environment? Guess what? Your kid will have to deal with the real world eventually and deal with all different types of people and environments. There is no magic mixture of X% of this race and Y% of that race. If your kid has to be temporarily assigned to work in China, Korea or Japan for 2 years for example, would you say I do not want my kid working in 99% Asian place because they are too competitive etc.?

You don't generally hear whites say I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% white or blacks saying I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% blacks or Hispanic saying I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% Hispanics etc.

You say you try "not to judge what you are like by your race" but that is exactly what you are doing by saying I do not want my Asian kid to attend a school that is 50% Asian. As you might be aware, Asian can be Pakistani, Indian, Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Pacific islander, Bengali, Thai, Vietnamese etc. They all have different languages, customs and cultures. As an Asian, you should know not to lump all of them as "Asian" you do not want your kid to attend school with. You are ignorant and an Asian Racist against Asians and not a good role model for your kids. It doesn't matter whether the school is 50% Asian, 50% white, 50% Black or whatever. You are a disgrace.

If you want to minimize Asian stereotyping, then you should try not to fit into one. That's what I see a lot of Asian parents do. There are some that do not, but around here, most of them do.

It's better to be exposed to different cultures, races at an early age. That way, when you are older, if you do get assigned to some place in Asia, you're not culture shocked. As an adult, I hope my kids get a chance to go to a foreign country to work. It would be a great opportunity, be it Asia or anywhere else. BTW - Pac Islanders are not considered Asians. When a person in the NoVa area says "Asian", they mean predominately Indian/Chinese/Koreans. There isn't a large number of Thais living in that area.

Actually, my kids are biracial, and I make them my ethnic food, teach them my ethnic language and about my culture, as my DH does for his culture. I also tell them that no one race is better than another... that we are all same and different at the same time. So, I think I'm a great role model for them as a human being. I don't play into my race in any way shape or form.

I'm gonna bet that you wouldn't want your kids to be in a school that was 50% black in real life, especially if you are Asian. Let's be honest. A lot of Asians, especially the recent immigrants, tend to be racist, in all directions.

You are one of those persons who is delusional in thinking you are white because you married a white person and now wants to look down on "Asians" and don't want your kids around too many Asians. Pathetic.

Could have married a black or Hispanic person... Now who is stereotyping and jumping to conclusions?

But you didn't because you would have jumped at the chance to say so but you did not. You wouldn't be saying the stuff you had said if you were married to a black or Hispanic person. You would be sympathetic and empathetic to the plight of minorities. You are even more pathetic trying to come up with a lame excuse 'could have married a black or Hispanic person". You are spitting on your own face and you don't even know it. Just look in the mirror and see if you see a white face.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't live in VA, and I'm Asian. But I wouldn't want my kids to go to a school that was 50% Asian for various reasons.

Can you explain?

They're not very good at playing stringed instruments?

Their parents are bad drivers and will hit your kid in the parking lot?

Come on PP, share your "various reasons" aka stereotypes.

I'm the PP you are asking to share my reasons, which I did in the post above. Stereotypes do apply to a segment of a population, whether that stereotype is a negative or a positive opinion, but not necessarily to an individual. For example, we have stereotypes of the Asian tourists or American tourists..because a large portion of the group fit the stereotypes. We have preconceived notions of people by the way they dress, the way they talk and where they shop. Don't be so naive.

As an individual, I try not to judge what you are like by your race as I am more than aware that an individual does not necessarily fit a certain racial stereotype because I certainly don't as an Asian person. But a large group of people with certain commonalities will likely fit into some kind of stereotype.

Asians are already subject to various stereotypes without you basically saying it's ok to have those stereotypes. We should try to minimize racial stereotyping as much as possible. You say you don't want your kid in an excessively competitive academic environment? Guess what? Your kid will have to deal with the real world eventually and deal with all different types of people and environments. There is no magic mixture of X% of this race and Y% of that race. If your kid has to be temporarily assigned to work in China, Korea or Japan for 2 years for example, would you say I do not want my kid working in 99% Asian place because they are too competitive etc.?

You don't generally hear whites say I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% white or blacks saying I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% blacks or Hispanic saying I don't want my kid attending a school that is 50% Hispanics etc.

You say you try "not to judge what you are like by your race" but that is exactly what you are doing by saying I do not want my Asian kid to attend a school that is 50% Asian. As you might be aware, Asian can be Pakistani, Indian, Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Pacific islander, Bengali, Thai, Vietnamese etc. They all have different languages, customs and cultures. As an Asian, you should know not to lump all of them as "Asian" you do not want your kid to attend school with. You are ignorant and an Asian Racist against Asians and not a good role model for your kids. It doesn't matter whether the school is 50% Asian, 50% white, 50% Black or whatever. You are a disgrace.

If you want to minimize Asian stereotyping, then you should try not to fit into one. That's what I see a lot of Asian parents do. There are some that do not, but around here, most of them do.

It's better to be exposed to different cultures, races at an early age. That way, when you are older, if you do get assigned to some place in Asia, you're not culture shocked. As an adult, I hope my kids get a chance to go to a foreign country to work. It would be a great opportunity, be it Asia or anywhere else. BTW - Pac Islanders are not considered Asians. When a person in the NoVa area says "Asian", they mean predominately Indian/Chinese/Koreans. There isn't a large number of Thais living in that area.

Actually, my kids are biracial, and I make them my ethnic food, teach them my ethnic language and about my culture, as my DH does for his culture. I also tell them that no one race is better than another... that we are all same and different at the same time. So, I think I'm a great role model for them as a human being. I don't play into my race in any way shape or form.

I'm gonna bet that you wouldn't want your kids to be in a school that was 50% black in real life, especially if you are Asian. Let's be honest. A lot of Asians, especially the recent immigrants, tend to be racist, in all directions.

You are one of those persons who is delusional in thinking you are white because you married a white person and now wants to look down on "Asians" and don't want your kids around too many Asians. Pathetic.

Could have married a black or Hispanic person... Now who is stereotyping and jumping to conclusions?

But you didn't because you would have jumped at the chance to say so but you did not. You wouldn't be saying the stuff you had said if you were married to a black or Hispanic person. You would be sympathetic and empathetic to the plight of minorities. You are even more pathetic trying to come up with a lame excuse 'could have married a black or Hispanic person". You are spitting on your own face and you don't even know it. Just look in the mirror and see if you see a white face.

Take that!

[Anonymous]

^^ forgot the smiley face.

[Anonymous]

Could have married a black or Hispanic person... Now who is stereotyping and jumping to conclusions?


But you didn't because you would have jumped at the chance to say so but you did not. You wouldn't be saying the stuff you had said if you were married to a black or Hispanic person. You would be sympathetic and empathetic to the plight of minorities. You are even more pathetic trying to come up with a lame excuse 'could have married a black or Hispanic person". You are spitting on your own face and you don't even know it. Just look in the mirror and see if you see a white face.

Wow. This is just vicious. What is wrong with you, PP?

[Anonymous]

PP here.. I wouldn't want this because I want my kids to go to a school that is as diverse as I can get it... both in SES and in color. I also wouldn't want my kids to go to a school that was 80% white, and no black or hispanic kids. I would prefer a good mix of ethnicities. That's my ideal. They have this now in a school in MoCo. About 50% white, 25% Asian, approx 10% black and 10% Hispanic, and some FARMS kids. To me, this is a good mix. I want my kids to be exposed to human differences from an early age.

This sums up my views on school demographics.

P.S. Widely held (not random ones) stereotypes are based in some fact, whether past or present. Otherwise, they'd be urban legend... That doesn't make them right, but it's dumb to pretend the people who think stereotypes are real or true are just jerks making up lies.