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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can see why the passes would be attractive to kids. The word has almost magical powers. The kid giving the pass has access to the power and can grant it, and the kid receiving the pass can try it out without fear. [/quote]

Really? Because I don't see it. But I've never wanted to use that word, so I guess to each their own.[/quote]

+1. Without fear? Why would someone want to try it out? And wait until someone films a kid using the word and sends it out on their phone. I would not accept anyone's permission to be racist. Because I'm not.[/quote]

I would guess most people here are adults who would not like to use the word. I hope. But we are talking about kids—the same kids who respond to “don’t touch that” by touching the thing. The same kids who are testing boundaries. You tell them not to say something, and it gives extreme power to the word. It’s like Voldemort. What will happen? Something? Nothing? I just don’t blame kids for acting like kids.

These kids are not asking for permission to “be racist” if I’m understanding correctly. They’re not giving passes to call someone that word. The Black kids (at least I hope it’s only Black kids) are “allowing” the white/non-Black kids to say a forbidden word out loud.

[b]To be clear, of course I tell my kids to never ever say it and warn them of the potential consequences.[/b] [/quote]

You all are missing the point, big time. (I also can't believe you just likened the word to Voldemort, but ok).

Don't simply tell your kids not to say the word. EXPLAIN TO THEM WHY WE DO NOT DO IT. My kids got the concept pretty young. Maybe yours are dim, but I think more likely you're only saying "don't say the word, you could get in trouble," which is (a) missing the point and (b) doesn't work. Do YOU even know what the word means and why you shouldn't say it? (Hint, it's not so you don't get canceled). [/quote]

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