Boy, 7, branded a racist

[dirrty]

Because black people do originate from Africa.

like that's an excuse. just because black people originated from africa (didn't everyone originate from africa anyway or whatever) doesn't mean they associate themselves with the place - therefore, asking someone if they're from africa just because they're black isn't exactly right. obviously within this context, the little kid didn't mean anything by it (hope not anyway), but nevertheless it doesn't excuse the question/statement.

[-:Undertaker:-]

like that's an excuse. just because black people originated from africa (didn't everyone originate from africa anyway or whatever) doesn't mean they associate themselves with the place - therefore, asking someone if they're from africa just because they're black isn't exactly right. obviously within this context, the little kid didn't mean anything by it (hope not anyway), but nevertheless it doesn't excuse the question/statement.

I asked my friend, he wasn't put out at all and we ended up talking about Kenya (where he is from) and what its like - i'm not put out either when people ask if i've got Indian/Southern European ancestors because i've got darker skin, i'd be interested myself actually to find out where the darker skin and black hair in me comes from because its very dominant in my family. Lets all stop being so petrified of offending eachother, its become ridiculous.

[jasey]

I asked my friend, he wasn't put out at all and we ended up talking about Kenya (where he is from) and what its like - i'm not put out either when people ask if i've got Indian/Southern European ancestors because i've got darker skin, i'd be interested myself actually to find out where the darker skin and black hair in me comes from because its very dominant in my family. Lets all stop being so petrified of offending eachother, its become ridiculous.

Agreed fully!

[dirrty]

I asked my friend, he wasn't put out at all and we ended up talking about Kenya (where he is from) and what its like - i'm not put out either when people ask if i've got Indian/Southern European ancestors because i've got darker skin, i'd be interested myself actually to find out where the darker skin and black hair in me comes from because its very dominant in my family. Lets all stop being so petrified of offending eachother, its become ridiculous.

it's different if the black person in question is actually from africa lol (it's like getting lucky in their response if they're actually from there), but the initial questions of "are you from africa", or "where abouts in africa are you from?" can be quite insulting to those who aren't from there because it just stinks of ignorance - and that question anyway is solely asked because the person is black. it's not about being scared of offending each other, but rather not assuming that the person of colour is from a certain place just because of their skin colour/ethnic attributes.

[Shar]

Are they for real? He's only 7 :S

[Jordy]

Because black people do originate from Africa.



They attempted to punish him but luckily for him his mother stood up to them and didn't take it.



Oh indeed, its only got boring for you since I started having a go at the Conservative Party and you've got a paddy on. As for Chippiewill, er we've disagreed lots in the past? I don't see why your bringing him into it anyway, you seem really really bitter for some reason. If you're going to have a go at me personally, there's no need to bring him into it.



Because you are telling a lie, for example i've posted the cabbage directive before thinking it was real - that was pointed out to be, I laughed and I admitted I got it wrong in the thread. The Onion though, I know its a joke article because I often read links to it from Ron Paul groups on FB and the internet. So instead of backing down (like I did when I genuinely have had it wrong before), you refuse to.

Hurt pride? its HabboxForum.

Everyone on earth is from Africa "originally" but for hundreds of years black people have been found across central and north America as well as Europe (as I'm sure you're aware).

It doesn't say anywhere in the article that he was going to be punished if it was signed? The boy was offended, made a complaint, the complaint was dealt with and he got a talking to. Nor was he ever accused of being a racist, merely a racist comment. If the boy had been excluded over this I could understand the uproar as he did make the comments innocently (That's not to say he didn't deserve a talking to however).

It got boring for me when you bullied everyone else out the section by ridiculously arrogant and over the top posts of ridiculous lengths constantly and driving everyone to repeat their points constantly which is no fun to anyone (but yourself perhaps?). Now the only person in this section is yourself and people with similar views to yours, and it's no fun arguing with you for the reasons outlined and plus it's just predictable as I know your views on everything inside out.

I've never seen you back down or apologise in many years of using these forums, it's just something you claim to do to cover yourself, it doesn't occur.

[Empired]

I am seriously worried. England has obviously been put in charge of a whole load of total morons. The boy is seven, for God's sake, it's very unlikely that he will even know what racism is and think that Africa is still a country rather than a continent?!

I'm sure this teacher would have very different views if it was one of her children who had asked that supposedly "racist" question.. What people will do to get in the papers these days..

I will be furious if anything bad happens to Elliot!

[RyRy]

Racist? It's more of a matter of education and comes down to his background really, but 7? that's pure jokes, no kid is going to have the malicious intent of being racist at the age of 7...

[FlyingJesus]

7 year olds are extremely capable of malice Fry but yeah this case is quite clearly a child being inquisitive and probably thinking that he's clever by knowing something about Africa. What he said may not be right but should definitely not be taken to a disciplinary level, which leaves a permanent mark on one's record and reputation. The level of education that people (of all ages really) get concerning equality and the such like is absolutely terrible considering how important everyone seems to think it is

[RyRy]

7 year olds are extremely capable of malice Fry but yeah this case is quite clearly a child being inquisitive and probably thinking that he's clever by knowing something about Africa. What he said may not be right but should definitely not be taken to a disciplinary level, which leaves a permanent mark on one's record and reputation. The level of education that people (of all ages really) get concerning equality and the such like is absolutely terrible considering how important everyone seems to think it is

yeah but racism?!?!?!