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

[Anonymous]

I have a few issues with the whole “lesson”. First she put the non white kids into a box when she assumed they had been bullied.
I don’t think kids should be made to feel bad about being white. They should feel bad about being unkind or saying or doing hurtful things to others but not for being white. Being white doesn’t equate to having a perfect life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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?

Acknowledging that being white, or even white presenting, is a privilege is not the same as saying there is "something wrong with them for being white."

I'm guessing that the teacher had all of the kids list their privileges, including the kids of color. Having parents who can pay for private school, or with the resources to navigate financial aid, seems like an obvious one that's going to be true for every kid in the class. Being able bodied, being cisgendered, having attentive caregivers, on and on and on. The point of this exercise is probably to look at how each child experiences both privilege and marginalization, that you can have privilege in one area but experience marginalization in another, and that someone who experiences multiple marginalizations is going to have a harder time than someone who only experiences a few.

But, yes, it would be ridiculous for the white kids to not note being of European descent on a list of privileges.

[Anonymous]

Last year Burgundy Farm had my middle school child list his privileges. I was fine with it, but my child was upset. He said it made him feel awful and he can’t help it if he is male, white, straight and wealthy. I just explained that he needs to be aware of his privileges and work to help others not as fortunate. Is this really a big deal? I want my kid to make the world a better place, and this seems to be a move in that direction.

[Anonymous]

Looking European or being of European descent is a very narrow- minded statement. What is that even supposed to mean? And why would a 10 year old think that would mean he is privileged?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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

You

[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?

I have not benefited from being white so there is that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Appropriate to high schoolers.

Not appropriate period. It’s another form of racism. Apparently ok to be racist along as it’s against white people. Disgusting

This. Unacceptable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Last year Burgundy Farm had my middle school child list his privileges. I was fine with it, but my child was upset. He said it made him feel awful and he can’t help it if he is male, white, straight and wealthy. I just explained that he needs to be aware of his privileges and work to help others not as fortunate. Is this really a big deal? I want my kid to make the world a better place, and this seems to be a move in that direction.

Be careful and watch what the internet algorithm sends your son. This is creating a huge backlash and honestly their young brains are not old enough to understand these nuances, so it is backfiring is a scary way with some kids. Parents need to do a lot of damage control here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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

You

Ok I know you are but what am I. Ever heard about critical race theory? that is what you are espousing and it worked pretty well for the Nazis. Grow up and let go of victimhood. Teach kindness and equality for all white people can be racist and so can Black.

[Anonymous]

I wonder how the teacher knows who is transgender or not. I know a teen who transitioned as a young child, and at his school nobody knows he isn’t cis. Huge mistake by a supposedly “woke” teacher

[Anonymous]

Quit with the pearl clutching. White privilege only means that your skin color is not one of the obstacles you face. I am a white person who went to majority-minority schools here in DC my whole life, and I STILL enjoyed white privilege. My experience also made me much more sympathetic to the experiences of non-white people, for which I feel very blessed.

[Anonymous]

Oh please don’t be so dramatic no pearl clutching about. I don’t even own any . That may have been your experience but I bet if you speak to many other white people say In rural meth infested West Virginia they would not have had a similar experience. Love the generalizations

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh please don’t be so dramatic no pearl clutching about. I don’t even own any . That may have been your experience but I bet if you speak to many other white people say In rural meth infested West Virginia they would not have had a similar experience. Love the generalizations

well, considering most white meth addicts got treatment and most black crack addicts went to jail, maybe they have but just don't realize it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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

You

Ok I know you are but what am I. Ever heard about critical race theory? that is what you are espousing and it worked pretty well for the Nazis. Grow up and let go of victimhood. Teach kindness and equality for all white people can be racist and so can Black.

nice try, but no, you're still really racist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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

You

Ok I know you are but what am I. Ever heard about critical race theory? that is what you are espousing and it worked pretty well for the Nazis. Grow up and let go of victimhood. Teach kindness and equality for all white people can be racist and so can Black.

nice try, but no, you're still really racist.

You