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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here -- my DS is really well adjusted socially and has lots of friends of many races -- he's the only black child, but there are other ethnicities.  It's the darn teacher that has been the issue.  The doctor told me that sometimes teachers attribute more negative intent to darker children.  but I can't just sell my house and move.  That seems an extreme suggestion.  
We're not going to just conclude that him being in a school that is majority white is de facto damaging to him.  I feel that the white people at his school have been nothing but lovely. My problem is this teacher.

I am going to be my son's advocate -- we are looking at changing schools but I am not putting my house up for sale.  I have other children to think about to. [/quote]

OP:  I'm AA and grew up as the only "one" in my entire high school class of 200 people.  I would never support any black child being the only "one" in their class, even with other minorities.  AND.... There is too much of a stigma in this country being placed on black men.  Its not right, and its your job to put DS in a positive, uplifting environment with people he can relate to.  There are so many diverse schools in this area.  It will take some effort on your part, but surely you can get him to a better place.[/quote]

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