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[quote=Anonymous]Just to add an additional point regarding how kids select their partners, there is an underlying (and a little disturbing) racist culture as well that I have seen.  The girls that get picked last are always the African American and Asian American girls.  I feel terrible for them.  It only makes the atmosphere all the more backwards feeling, provincial, and close minded.   I don't know what the best way to deal with this kind of phenomenon is at the dances but it must be terrible for the students of color.  I think we live in a fairly progressive state but, perhaps, it is best to promote a warmer and friendlier atmosphere.  One that does not allow for this kind of thing to occur.  Kids at this age are very sensitive and it breaks my heart to see this type of thing happen.  Some people may say "who cares" or "this is natural," but I think as parents and educators we need to reign in behavior that is sometimes natural and understandable (i.e., bullying, being a "mean girl," "teasing" kids that are different, etc etc).[/quote]

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