I was called a racist and a biggot today?

Question

i said i didnt want my son in inner city schools around here and my friends mom where his mother lives went crazy i said i want him to have a chance to goto college and the schools around here pass graduate kids without being able to read or write the drop out rate is like 60% its horrible the schools in the city are horrible and they call him white boy all the time and he comes home crying to me hes going into 1st grade and been in like 10 fight already am i a racist???

Answer 1

That's ridiculous, of course you aren't a racist. You are only looking out for what is best for your son

Answer 2

YOU ARE DEFINITELY NOT A RACIST! STAND UP FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN AND THAT IS YOUR SON. YOU ARE A GOOD FATHER YOU WANT THE BEST FOR YOUR SON. WE NEED MORE FATHERS LIKE YOU. YOU ARE BASING THIS DECISION ON EDUCATIONAL FACTS. YOUR SON CAN NOT FIGHT FOR HIMSELF YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO DO IT! GOOD LUCK. DON'T LET ANYBODY TELL YOU YOU ARE WRONG OR RACIST. YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT. SITUATIONS LIKE THIS MAKE ME SO MAD. THEY ARE TRYING TO TURN IT ALL AROUND AND MAKE IT ABOUT RACISM AND IT IS NOT.

Answer 3

You are not at all! You're just doing what you think is best for your child. And by the way, I think it is definitely the right thing. If your child has the opportunity to go to a better school, then by all means, go! Forget about what people say. It wasn't even that lady's business to say things about the way you raise your child. It's not her affair. So just do what you think is right. You're doing a great job. People are always going to say mean things to you about you or your family. All you can do is let it slide right off you because you know that you're doing the right thing. Keep up the good work and send your kid to a better school! :)

Answer 4

No, you are not a racist and a bigot. I wouldn't want my child to be in an inner city school and I am glad that my parents didn't send me to one either. If a school is known for bad grades and violence, then send the kid to another school. I wouldn't want to worry about my kids being attacked at a place that is supposed to teach him or her.  Nuff said.

Answer 5

You are not a raciest you sound more like a worried parent who said the right thing in the public place. People will listen to all kinds of things till they hear some label thrown out like "white boy". Truth be it Some of them may have just been looking for that phrase to pick on you. Keep to your way and don't take what might be common to seriously.

Kids lie ,but  if he really is getting beat up 10 times already change is good but don't let your child bring home bees.

Answer 6

Quit careing what people think of you.Do what is right by your kid.

Answer 7

your his mother/father and you know best.  No your not racist it's just like saying you prefer it if you didn't live in a certain area because of high crime or a run down place.  we all want what's best for our kids and colour or religion don't come into it.  Chill your doing fine :-)

Answer 8

You want the best for your child, that doesn't make your racist.

You just need to to reword what you are saying. "I believe my son, will do better going to a school outside the city limits."

If you are asked why, you can repeat your self, "I believe my son will do better," or say, "I'm his mom, and my gut tells me, he'll do better."

Answer 9

Because you want the best for your son doesn't mean that you are a racist.Those people that call your son white boy are racists.

Answer 10

Wanting your child in good schools does not make you a racist or a bigot.

Answer 11

the kids he fights with are racsist  not you   why dont u call the school and teach those punk kids a lesson

Answer 12

You're not a racist for wanting your child to have a chance to be successful.  You didn't say you didn't want him to go to a school with more white people, you said that the dropout rate is high and the kids that do graduate aren't really learning what they should.  It sounds like there are some racist parents at that school if other kids are calling your son names.  Where did those kids learn that from so young?  He's going into 1st grade and has already gone through all of that?  Get him into a better school where he can be happier - You don't want him to start hating school because of all of the drama and end up not being successful himself.

Answer 13

I don't think you're racist or a bigot. You're just a parent who wants the best for their child and acknowledge that the schools in your area aren't it. And even if you were racist or a bigot, if your child is already getting into spats over his being white, then it's a safety issue. Who cares if they're going to call you racist (especially when your child is the one being called "white boy"), you need to get your son out of that dangerous place! It's already known he isn't going to learn anything in that place, why subject him to violent, angry kids?

Answer 14

I don't think you're racist. You would be racist if you didn't want your son going to school with kids of other races. Clearly, that isn't your concern. I think you're making the right decision.

Answer 15

dude! i cant understand this! use periods and commas! i dont no where the sentences end! r u in third grade?!