My son is embarrassed because I am white

by DJ
(Knoxville, TN)

My 13-year-old son told me that he meant that I was noir.Il does not want his friends to see me because he wants to be considered black "clean".It is in grade 7 in public schools in Knoxville, Tennessee.

We always reinforced the positive aspects of his nationality, and that it holds the best of the two mondes.Nous have always encouraged individuality and insurance to be "a child of God" and confirmed that color is perfect.

My husband and I have always communicated with our two sons and addressed morality and values of a person, not the color of the skin, is important. We were and are open to all discussions of possible situations and conflicts.

I was very evil with his comment. I did not respond negatively but I told him that I appreciated his honesty.Ten years ago we used to live in Augusta, and where we have participated in the IFA (television Family Alliance) .it ' is a group of wonderful has met once a month and discussed various situations at the local and international.Children and adolescents met separately from our monthly meeting to discuss personal issues or have different activities.

Us had issues, speakers available and were frequently asked to be interviewed by appearances press and television.IFA had 65 families on registration and receipt of monthly newsletter list.As far as I know, Knoxville does not have a group like this.

I remember several members tell us that it was common for children to associate with a parent or the other I remember my step daughter allow to say that she was white as his mother, but she was old 4 ans.Dois I be so expect my 13 year old son?

I assume that I am just a loss of mots.Je mean, he is stuck with me, right? there's no options, and I wonder how much time will durer.Il is common for a teenager? granted, of Tennessee is predominantly white.

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