Teacher told kids on zoom class to write about their white privilege

[Anonymous]

What school? I would run for the hills

[Anonymous]

This has to be a troll post. Unless you can name the school...

[Anonymous]

Troll fail

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok let’s talk about black privilege. It’s a thing it exists. Talking about differences is healthy pegging o e group as less than or inherently racist, Ie white privilege is reckless and dangerous. Creating a whole generation of white self loathing kids will only make everyone resentful and really racist in the long run.

Seems like you've already achieved "really racist" status . . .

[Anonymous]

If any truth I would lose my mind and then leave. It is absolutely OK to discuss social justice but anything close to this takes it way to far.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ok let’s talk about black privilege. It’s a thing it exists. Talking about differences is healthy pegging o e group as less than or inherently racist, Ie white privilege is reckless and dangerous. Creating a whole generation of white self loathing kids will only make everyone resentful and really racist in the long run.

Seems like you've already achieved "really racist" status . . .

Why? Because I’ve acknowledged that everyone can be racist not just white people? Because every race carries a certain benefit but apparently we can’t talk about that? Who is really racist here

[Anonymous]

OP here. I am not a troll. We are new to the school and I know how times are changing and while I agree there are important lessons to be taught surrounding racism I found it to be very inappropriate. I just was asking before writing an email. I am concerned my kid will be affected by this. Teacher is supposedly very popular.

[Anonymous]

This is inappropriate. Maybe if teacher had said for everyone to examine how they have had privilege and how they have been different or faced adversity - asking everyone to do the same assignment would have been more appropriate.

The teacher also has no idea what other adversity children in the room may have faced. Maybe they are not muslim or black, but maybe they are a different religion, or have a health issue, etc. There was a better way to teach this lesson.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I am not a troll. We are new to the school and I know how times are changing and while I agree there are important lessons to be taught surrounding racism I found it to be very inappropriate. I just was asking before writing an email. I am concerned my kid will be affected by this. Teacher is supposedly very popular.

We deserve to know what school this is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is inappropriate. Maybe if teacher had said for everyone to examine how they have had privilege and how they have been different or faced adversity - asking everyone to do the same assignment would have been more appropriate.

The teacher also has no idea what other adversity children in the room may have faced. Maybe they are not muslim or black, but maybe they are a different religion, or have a health issue, etc. There was a better way to teach this lesson.

Fieldston School in NY has been dealing with this for years. Including the school resisting efforts by Jewish parents for Jewish students to be able to have their families' history of discrimination and genocide acknowledged. There has been a lot of reporting about it in New York.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is inappropriate. Maybe if teacher had said for everyone to examine how they have had privilege and how they have been different or faced adversity - asking everyone to do the same assignment would have been more appropriate.

The teacher also has no idea what other adversity children in the room may have faced. Maybe they are not muslim or black, but maybe they are a different religion, or have a health issue, etc. There was a better way to teach this lesson.

Fieldston School in NY has been dealing with this for years. Including the school resisting efforts by Jewish parents for Jewish students to be able to have their families' history of discrimination and genocide acknowledged. There has been a lot of reporting about it in New York.

That’s awful. I didn’t know that.

As a Jewish person, I hate how often we are told that our experiences don’t matter.

[Anonymous]

As a White person I have benefited from white privilege and I continue to do so. There are enough resources in the world for every one to live with dignity and freedom. I see no reason why I should not use my privilege to acknowledge racism and fight for justice. I don't think that life will become harder for me if this becomes a more equitable society. I fail to understand where the fear is coming from?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a White person I have benefited from white privilege and I continue to do so. There are enough resources in the world for every one to live with dignity and freedom. I see no reason why I should not use my privilege to acknowledge racism and fight for justice. I don't think that life will become harder for me if this becomes a more equitable society. I fail to understand where the fear is coming from?

You don’t see anything wrong with telling a bunch of 10 year olds there’s something wrong with them for being white?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Teacher is Muslim, the class is very small and is a mix of white and non -white. She pointed out the kids who were non -white by name and stated that they must know how it feels to be bullied just like she does. She told the kids to write about their privileges and the kids were confused. She said write down that you are white and European looking and not transgender. Is this appropriate? 5th grade.

The whole thing is stupid. I have to spend a lot of time at home undoing these ridiculous activities.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok let’s talk about black privilege. It’s a thing it exists. Talking about differences is healthy pegging o e group as less than or inherently racist, Ie white privilege is reckless and dangerous. Creating a whole generation of white self loathing kids will only make everyone resentful and really racist in the long run.

Yes. So glad its not happening yet.