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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Have you considered talking to the parents?[/quote]

OP, here yes.  The question is whether it is appropriate and what I would say.  It seems most people think I would be out of line reaching out to them to discuss it, although more recently there have been some people who seem to share my concern.  Whether that would mean they think I should start a dialogue about this or not is unclear.

I'm casual friends with the parents and doubt that they intended offense or harm from the videos.  I'm not looking to lecture them, but it would probably be hard to try to start a dialogue about this without it coming across as me doing so.  [/quote]

“Hey, I noticed in the end of year video, Larlo mentioned wanting to be a police officer.  I’ve debated bringing this up with you, but I feel like so have to say something.  I’m a little concerned that he expressed this given all of the recent discussion about police brutality.  I’m also concerned about the effect these words might have on children of color in our class and that they might make others feel unsafe.  Can you talk to me a bit about where you think this might be coming from?”[/quote]

"Click."[/quote]

+100.   But first I would laugh.[/quote]

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