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[quote=Anonymous]I'd follow the camp's lead on how to handle things there. Likely, it's just the news of the week, and by next week, everyone will have forgotten about it. And the fact that people are hurt by this is an important lesson to your son. If there are some natural consequences of everyone thinking he's a mean, close minded kid, that's okay. It's just summer camp.

I do think you should use this as an opening to talking about marginalized, prosecuted groups, particularly if your son is a white, cis, straight, boy. This could be a real learning experience for him. Consider talking to the rabbi of a synagogue near you. Seek their advice. I know in my (probably 20% Jewish) town when I was growing up, a couple of kids about your sons age destroyed the menorah in the town square during Hanukkah. The local rabbi requested that they not be prosecuted, and instead had them do some study and meetings with him to talk about Jewish history and faith, the Holocaust, histories of Jewish persecution. I forget exactly what but as I recall there was a very happy ending (maybe the boys decided on their own to fundraise to buy a new menorah or something?) I always really respected the way the rabbi handled it. Your local rabbi might have some good ideas for you. [/quote]

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