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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My very kind and influential dc just got into a youth group that is supposed to be composed of people in their ethnic, cultural background. The only issue is that these kids have only one thing in common with dc, race/skin color.  
They have nothing else in common, not country of origin, religion, language, social class, economic class....
We are different. 
The idea for this youth group came from the school and it brings together kids from all over who are labeled the same way on a form with regards to race. 
Most of the families are so very different from us. We are middle class (low middle) academicians who teach at local colleges. None of the other families was similar. Many wealthier, many with less money, most less educated. Overall very different. 
They simply aren't people that we would spend any amount of time with. 
More interestingly, I completely disagree with the opinions of the group leaders. I know that they are trying to help, but to me, they are making matters worse. 
[b]I need to explain to dc why this group just doesn't work for our family.[/b] Not an easy discussion. Dc liked the group....

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First, could you explain to me why this group just doesn't work for your family?  Because I don't get the problem with associating with people of a different country of origin, religion, language, social class or economic class.[/quote]

An Ethiopian-American probably has nothing in common with an African-American whose great grandparents lived in America. A Korean immigrant from Korea may have nothing in common with a Vietnamese-American whose grandparents were refugees in the 70's. Poor Mexican immigrant may have nothing in common with a wealthy Puerto Rican. Can go on and on.[/quote]
wow--  how sad you think like this[/quote]

We live in a diverse area. My children are mixed Korean-American and Chinese-American. DH and I are Asian-American and grew up in America as did our parents. If my child was suddenly placed in a group with recent Asian immigrants, they really would have nothing in common. My children have never been to Asia. They have more in common with upper middle class white children. That being said, we have friends from all different backgrounds. One child's best friend is from Bosnia. Another child's best friend is mixed Asian and white. We are friendly with the parents but don't have anything in common with them. The kids are more interested in dinosaurs, pokemon cards, minecraft and super Mario brothers. That is what they have in common. It doesn't matter what we are into or what our race/SES is.[/quote]

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