Wash Post: Michael Eric Dyson reports 6 yo grandson called a racial slur at Mann

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can you expand on this? He had to apologize for his own speech with this incident or another in the past?

Meanwhile, Michael Eric Dyson has had to publicly apologize for his own speech. Is he really the person that should take a kids’ spat to the press?

He called Candace Owens a “little girl” on live cable news last summer.

[Anonymous]

^^ Of course, he seems to expect a lot of maturity from six year-olds, so perhaps “little girl” was a compliment.

[Anonymous]

This is a relief to read your comments. It really seems like Dyson is emphasizing the use of this racial slur because it serves his narrative (and not the gun part) and the principal said that there was no racial element to this. The words were said to 2 kids, not just his grandson. The other kids was white. This was about pizza, not race.

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Anonymous wrote:As a parent to a six years old, I am scared. I see my son on all sides of this story, unfortunately, as he reacts fast than he thinks. Yes, we are talking to him, teaching him good values, but he picks up stuff from older kids faster... And then what? From what it seems the school reacted properly, the parents of the other kid also, yet all three kids will suffer... I believe that our job as a parent is to protect our kids not to add to problems. Now I am scared of other parents reactions...

Mom to another hot-headed, dramatic 6 year old here. We do a TON of learning about civil rights and using kind words. Yet, he simply does not have the cognitive ability to understand why the n-word is so taboo. And the more I emphasize something like that, the more likely he is to use it just because it's so forbidden. So I kind of don't know what to teach him. Also, he's not really able to understand things like why girls can wear shirts that say "Girls Rule," but he can't have a shirt that says "Boys Rule." We've talked about how "Girls Rule" just means "Girls are Equal" (in fact, he came up with that interpretation). But in Girls vs Boys, he still gets mad that he can't say Boys Rule. S

So, basically, I don't think that there should be an over-emphasis on isolated verbal acts, when kids are too young to understand what they are saying. Which includes 6 year olds. That's not to say they shouldn't face consequences, but it's absurd to act like they're KKK members or whatever.

[Anonymous]

There was another adult right there when it happened. The N-word was not used. The other stuff about the gun is accurate.

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Anonymous wrote:Putting aside the "n" word, what about threatening to go get Dad's gun and shoot someone?

I don't care if the kid is 6, that's outrageous.

I agree. The gun reference is concerning. Also the problem is that usage of the n-word is so common now thanks to vile rap songs that contain the word - and the people who embrace that “music.”

So you're excusing the use of the word by the 6yo white kid, with the rationale that he probably heard it in a rap song? How realistic is that scenario? We're not talking about teens here.

[Anonymous]

While you're at it explain that sometimes grown ups do bad things like coach younger kids to lie.

Anonymous wrote:Some of you PPs disgust me. I realize I need to have the N-word conversation with my kids tonight. I also need to continue talking to them about the more subtle forms of racism that they will see in other kids that have parents like you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sad. There's now a video on it -

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Scholar-Says-Grandson-Was-Called-Racial-Slur-at-DC-School_Washington-DC-509361232.html

The letter from Mann that NBC included in their report, directly contradicts their report! It says that the incident “did not” (in bolder letters) include any language about race or ethnicity. What the heck is wrong with NBC? What is wrong with Dyson? This is total scarlet letter stuff.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Dyson’s targeting of a SIX year old — for something that appears not to have happened at all — is unconscionable.

Actually, because of him, I feel really bad for his grandson who is the victim, but he now seems like a victim with a bully Grandpa....not good.

Mike Dyson is a liar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Putting aside the "n" word, what about threatening to go get Dad's gun and shoot someone?

I don't care if the kid is 6, that's outrageous.

I know a few kids that age who have behavioral issues, and one way they act out is by verbally going to extremes, even though there is no way they would actually have any idea how to carry it out, or even if the parent actually had a gun. Everything needs context, and having school officials who understand the kids involved best is the best way to deal with these situations.

This is so true and thanks for breaking it down this way. Also, the gun part is scary to us but to 6 year olds it's classic "my dad's bigger than your dad" stuff. These are the times we are living in. Our kids have active shooter drills.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dyson’s targeting of a SIX year old — for something that appears not to have happened at all — is unconscionable.

Actually, because of him, I feel really bad for his grandson who is the victim, but he now seems like a victim with a bully Grandpa....not good.

Mike Dyson is a liar.

And a bully of minors.

[Anonymous]

I wonder if the little boy will finish up the school year at Mann. It will be a bit awkward to say the least...who will want to be friends with him? .Gee.....thanks Grandpa.....I would be surprised if he comes back next year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wonder if the little boy will finish up the school year at Mann. It will be a bit awkward to say the least...who will want to be friends with him? .Gee.....thanks Grandpa.....I would be surprised if he comes back next year.

The kids will be fine with him. My child likes him and doesn’t know enough specifics about this to have an altered view of him.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I wonder if the little boy will finish up the school year at Mann. It will be a bit awkward to say the least...who will want to be friends with him? .Gee.....thanks Grandpa.....I would be surprised if he comes back next year.

The kids will be fine with him. My child likes him and doesn’t know enough specifics about this to have an altered view of him.

I'm glad to read this. My kids are at Mann, but we are in different grades. I wouldn't want the child to suffer the burden of his family, although I must admit (sadly) that as a parent I would have actual concern about playdates.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I wonder if the little boy will finish up the school year at Mann. It will be a bit awkward to say the least...who will want to be friends with him? .Gee.....thanks Grandpa.....I would be surprised if he comes back next year.

The kids will be fine with him. My child likes him and doesn’t know enough specifics about this to have an altered view of him.

The kids will be fine.

But playdates at my place?

[Anonymous]

What I don't understand is why grandpa rushed to the school and was part of the conversation with the principal/teacher. Presumably the kid's parents are adults who can handle matters related to their child, right? I can't imagine bringing either of my parents to a meeting about anything at my children's school.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't draw too many conclusions from Dyson's presence. He's a "TV academic," so no fixed hours. Son was likely in surgery.

That's NOT my problem with his role here!