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I know those threads and as I recall if anyone argued against more bilingual families they did so in response to the rising hostilities. Likewise with the lottery--it was along the lines of "if you guys are what we'd get with more bilingual families and two lotteries then no thank you." It was never about dual immersion. If I'm wrong I'm happy to admit it--just share the links.[/quote]

It sounded like it was all about dual immersion, with no way to build it other than two lotteries.  Hopeless cause in this lifetime, from the sounds of it.  Traditional Chinese aren't always a lot of fun to be around, but dual immersion isn't an option without them.  When my IL's heard that the principal was black and doesn't speak Chinese, they said, no wonder there aren't "real" Chinese families (who speak Chinese) at that school.  Ugly yes, but a standard reaction for Chinese immigrants.   My educated guess is that most of those who attend a YY parents night privately have this reaction.  So YY parents don't want the racist bastards around, yet talk about how they'd love dual immersion...

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So, now your ILs and Chinese immigrants are all racists bastards, according to you of course.  Well that explains your earlier comment with no relevance.  I think you can add yourself to that chorus.  Also, there are immigrant Chinese at YY.  Cliche coming so watch out.  But, my son has a friend who is a first generation Chinese American. The parents own one of those corner food stores that many people are familiar. The kids spend playdates and birthday parties together.  I am sure that my child is glad that his friend's immigrant parents are not blinded in ignorance because of the color of a person's skin. [/quote]

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