How has Predjudice Directly Affected You?
@beautifulBrooke (191)
United States
January 6, 2010 11:24am CST
I know this may ruffle some feathers... not trying to. Unless of course you are predjudice/racist. Then hey if they shoe fits, put it on!
I'm interested in hearing other peoples stories that have been immediately affected by some form of predjudice or racisim..
My (almost) 14 year old son, has ALWAYS been on the honor roll at school. He has been involved in athletics since he was 4 yrs old. He currently is a "mediator" at school to help minimize bullying. Over the years he has received several awards for good behavior, student of the month/year, most integral student, etc, etc.. He has never had a detention, and still addresses adults as "Ma'am, and "Mr."
Is he perfect? Duh....
There was only one perfect child born, and unfortunately I DID NOT GIVE BIRTH TO HIM!
Yes, my son can be an ornery teen ager!
He has just started admitting he likes girls. (I knew this years ago.. :-)
Two young ladies he has asked out, haved turned him down. Why?
Because "Daddy says I can't date no black boy".
WTF!!!!!
Yes, my son is HALF black, he is bi-racial! So freakin what! I have raised him to respect women (which is does) and will "beat" him if I find out otherwise.
I am white and we live in a predominatly while town/school.
His heart is breaking! These "Daddies" are denying their daughters a positive boyfriend experience solely based on his skin color. They know nothing of his character.
Yes, I'm p...ed off about it! How dare they?!
1 response
@neededhope (1085)
• United States
6 Jan 10
Actually I'm one of those girls.
When I was growing up basically we were told not to date any other race except white. Which my sister and I thought was totally wrong. My dad never had a black friend until about 5 years ago. And he actually is realizing we are no different. But my Dad and mom feel still that we should date a black or another race. Because when we get married and have a bi-racial child what they will have to go thru in there life. And they may get picked on for being different.
Honestly, we all get picked on for certain things not just the color of our skin. So I still feel it's bullcrap. The only other reason my parents could say that now that I'm older. Is my grandmother has altizmers and sometimes tends to use the "n" word a lot. I hate it. I try to change her saying that. But with the altimzers she tends to forget.
Anyways once my husband and I have children. I won't care which color they date just as long as they are good to them. And are not taking advantage of them. Honestly my parents can think whatever they want I just don't want the predjudice to continue... Not in my family.
@beautifulBrooke (191)
• United States
6 Jan 10
Thank you for your comment and... for refusing to carry on the "tradition" of racisim in your family.
Maybe one day you'll have a daughter who will meet a boy like my son, and have one of the best dating experiences of her life!
Be blessed!
@neededhope (1085)
• United States
8 Jan 10
I just hope someday I will have children and whoever they choose to be with makes them Happy no matter what color they are.
