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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I guess my question is what should I do about it? I'm as white as you can get and not Asian American.. It just bugs me when the statements are clearly aimed at criticizing or blaming Asian American kids. Quite frankly [b]I know many white European and black African families who are just as intense and focused on academics over sports[/b] so its not accurate to lay all the blame for pressure on kids at the feet of Asian Americans. I also know that many kids get stressed over not getting good grades because they loose privileges like video game or TV time when they don't bring home As. I honestly do not think this is a bad thing. People are naturally driven by reward and consequences.

If a teacher, admin or parent was making racist comments about how an AA kid must have only gotten into whichever school or program due to affirmative action I would 100% call them on that statement. Most people know not to disparage AA or latino students out loud though many may hold prejudices against them. For the Asian Americans though it seems 100% acceptable to disparage them openly and freely. No one seems to speak up or out about it.

I'm not sure what to say though. Do you come out and say stop that is a racist remark and while I am not a member of the race you are targeting I am still offended .Do you say Hey I'm a white chick and I totally agree with the groups that you appear to be bashing?
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You don’t know any AA and Latino families that share these values? I think you have some work of your own to do.[/quote]

You're telling OP to find more Tiger Moms?  I suppose that might work.[/quote]

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