Jun 3, 2019

Parents hold boys accountable, boy who yelled at 11 year old apologizes





** Update ** :
The parents of all boys involved have reached out to me and are holding their children accountable. I was bummed with the initial conversation with one of the parents and what their focus of this whole situation was on.

However, the rest have been so apologetic and are mortified this happened. The boy who shouted it is remorseful, apologized to Laila and promised her he would not use that word again. I believe it was a brave and mature step for him to admit he said it and acknowledge he was wrong and accept any consequences. A teachable moment for everyone.

We are humbled by the support and out reach by so many people... friends, family and strangers. Thank you for taking the time and spreading awareness.

Original Facebook post:

If these are your children please teach them some damn respect and about diversity, racism and just being assholes. My 11 year old biracial daughter went into the Loleta market while I waited across the street by our bikes. They whispered and laughed at her while she was in there and when she came out as they were driving off they decided to roll down their windows and yell fucking nigger.  My blood is boiling and in tears. I’m disgusted, I’m angry and I’m so sad. This isn’t our first time dealing with ignorance and I know it won’t be the last. Please teach your children the beauty of diversity.

Yesterday's post:
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2019/06/if-these-are-your-children-please-teach.html?m=1

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