Anonymous
Post 09/27/2013 20:58     Subject: ludlow-taylor
Hahahaha. So white people get to be up in arms over the term "snowflake"? Get real. All other minorities actually have hateful & rude terms that have been used for centuries by white people. Lord! white people institutionalized rascim.

I'm white and if your precious little snowflake is screaming in the Giant check out over the use of your iPad I will most definitely refer to them as a snowflake regardless or race.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2013 17:10     Subject: ludlow-taylor
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Whatever. Still ugly and strikes me as rascist. Please stop using it. Especially to refer to children. Lets disagree but not be nasty.


We are going to need a list if you are going to deem snowflake racist. Plus calling a child this is really making fun of the parent. Not that hard to understand. I bet idioms confuse you too.


I think you are mad at something or someone else and are taking it out on anonymous strangers. I hope it brings you peace.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2013 16:56     Subject: ludlow-taylor
Snowflake as used on DCUM is racist. Period. We may be anonymous, but the message is clear.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2013 16:52     Subject: ludlow-taylor
Anonymous wrote:Whatever. Still ugly and strikes me as rascist. Please stop using it. Especially to refer to children. Lets disagree but not be nasty.


We are going to need a list if you are going to deem snowflake racist. Plus calling a child this is really making fun of the parent. Not that hard to understand. I bet idioms confuse you too.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2013 15:46     Subject: ludlow-taylor
Whatever. Still ugly and strikes me as rascist. Please stop using it. Especially to refer to children. Lets disagree but not be nasty.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2013 15:44     Subject: ludlow-taylor
Not racist, and usually not used racially, even on DCUM.

special snowflake

A problem person. A person who thinks they are unique, different and therefor more special that everyone else. Derived from too many parents telling their kids they are "special," like a "snowflake." Typically used by used by those in the customer service or retail industry to refer to bad customers.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=special%20snowflake
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2013 15:41     Subject: ludlow-taylor
Snowflake around here is used in a mean way to infer that the child is so fragile and his/her needs so intricate that the slightest infringement will cause her to melt. It definitely has rascist overtones no matter the race of the user or the target. Please stop using it.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2013 15:38     Subject: Re:ludlow-taylor
At minimum, the term is used to imply that your child is soooo special and more important than others. I often see it used in the "just because you think your precious little snowflake...something rude" context. Its definitely not meant to be nice. Elitist at best, racist at worst. Anyway, I am white and its offends me. I do my best not to offend others and would love the same in return.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2013 15:24     Subject: ludlow-taylor
Anonymous wrote:NP here and new to DC Urban Mom. Funny, I thought "snowflake" was a general term of endearment to mean your unique beautiful child. I've seen it in several contexts and didn't see it as racist. I'm an AA parent and assumed my DC was a snowflake too. I've actually called DC "snowflake." I guess I'll stop using that term now! : o



No, don't listen to stupid PP who said that term was racist.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2013 15:21     Subject: ludlow-taylor
NP here and new to DC Urban Mom. Funny, I thought "snowflake" was a general term of endearment to mean your unique beautiful child. I've seen it in several contexts and didn't see it as racist. I'm an AA parent and assumed my DC was a snowflake too. I've actually called DC "snowflake." I guess I'll stop using that term now! : o
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2013 14:53     Subject: ludlow-taylor
Perhaps the Brent infighting should be taken to another thread . . . As entertaining as it might be.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2013 14:29     Subject: ludlow-taylor
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Really, your little snowflake was bitching about ADULTS who were drinking coffee and enjoying muffins before and after dropoff? I for one want to know what my children are being fed while at school (no gum, candy or other sweets that we do not routinely allow to be eaten in our house) and am happy that the school is adhering to the letter and spirit of the DC Healthy Schools Act. Maybe Brent is not a good fit for your family if you are so aggrieved by what you characterize as the "food police." it also seems that you have no objection to classroom learning being disrupted by multiple celebrations which can be scheduled for after school or on weekends and don't require teachers (professionals) to setup and cleanup. Either way, go ahead and have cupcakes or whatever other crap you see fit at 3:15. Stay classy!


I would love to know who wrote this. . .



Me too! I have several candidates (from PTA meetings/playground encounters) in mind . . .


There are many parents at Brent who could use a little stick-removal surgery.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2013 14:27     Subject: ludlow-taylor
Anonymous wrote:By the way, I have to speak out against the expression " little snowflake" whenever I see it. In my estimation, it is rascist and adults calling kids names is never a good thing


Couldn't agree more. Its ridiculous. I would love to know the race of the people who use this term.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2013 14:19     Subject: ludlow-taylor
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Really, your little snowflake was bitching about ADULTS who were drinking coffee and enjoying muffins before and after dropoff? I for one want to know what my children are being fed while at school (no gum, candy or other sweets that we do not routinely allow to be eaten in our house) and am happy that the school is adhering to the letter and spirit of the DC Healthy Schools Act. Maybe Brent is not a good fit for your family if you are so aggrieved by what you characterize as the "food police." it also seems that you have no objection to classroom learning being disrupted by multiple celebrations which can be scheduled for after school or on weekends and don't require teachers (professionals) to setup and cleanup. Either way, go ahead and have cupcakes or whatever other crap you see fit at 3:15. Stay classy!


I would love to know who wrote this. . .



Me too! I have several candidates (from PTA meetings/playground encounters) in mind . . .
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2013 14:16     Subject: ludlow-taylor
Anonymous wrote:Really, your little snowflake was bitching about ADULTS who were drinking coffee and enjoying muffins before and after dropoff? I for one want to know what my children are being fed while at school (no gum, candy or other sweets that we do not routinely allow to be eaten in our house) and am happy that the school is adhering to the letter and spirit of the DC Healthy Schools Act. Maybe Brent is not a good fit for your family if you are so aggrieved by what you characterize as the "food police." it also seems that you have no objection to classroom learning being disrupted by multiple celebrations which can be scheduled for after school or on weekends and don't require teachers (professionals) to setup and cleanup. Either way, go ahead and have cupcakes or whatever other crap you see fit at 3:15. Stay classy!


^^ I was wondering who the crazies were who caused the change in policy (re: birthday celebrations) this year at Brent! I'll bet you also think anyone who has more than a glass of wine a month should head on over to AA.