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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If it was me, I’d call her bluff. I’d say no it absolutely is not and by throwing that term around you’re diminishing the very real impact of racism. Then I would remind the student this class is a privilege and she needs to quit derailing it for everyone else. I’d also alert the higher ups. [/quote]

Wow. This is very bad advice. [/quote]

Ok, then what do you recommend? By the way I also agree totally ignoring is a good idea. [/quote]

Not PP, but another way to go is to sit down with her and say “what do you mean by that?” Then listen. My guess is this 11 year old isn’t actually engaging in analysis of the racist background of the museum or whatever, but that she’s uncomfortable and feels outside her element for some reason. That could be race or it could be that she hates groups and strangers and refusal is her way to get out of that discomfort. In any case asking her open ended and friendly questions without anger or rancor - with true curiosity - is likely to make for a better connection. And yes, have a conversation with the parents![/quote]

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