Six and seven is too young for a long, involved explanation, but it's the perfect age to learn about how "our family" is part of "a bigger family that includes grandmas and grandpas, and cousins, and aunts and uncles, etc." and that our bigger family is part of an even bigger family called a "race."  We all look kind of alike because we all share the same blood, kind of like you and Sissy have the same blood as your mother and me."

But people who don't look like us are not part of our bigger family.  For instance people with dark skin.  They aren't like us.

No matter what the school says!  LOL.

Despite miscarriages in my first marriage, I have never been fortunate enough to have any children of my own, but now, in my second marriage, I have been lucky for the last two years to be the dad of a now ten year old daughter, which has been as much an education for me, as for her, lol.

Throughout the third and fourth grades I sparred with her teachers on several issues, from the peace sign to Squanto, and anticipate more, as everyone in the community knows who I am, and I went to the same school myself.

So, it is a struggle, being a dad.  Her biological father doesn't pay any child support or even stay in touch with her.  We're surprised if he remembers to send a birthday card once a year or at Christmas, but I'm happy being the paternal influence in her life, and am trying hard every day to be the best example, influence, and educator that I can for her.

hi there,

here is one for you guys. yesterday afternoon my little son Eric (10) came home. he was a little bit confused. He told me old mr Müller is very ill. And quess what:his new teacher i a Black/half black. Funniest thing. she´s teaching german lessons.WTF?What am i supposed to do. I told my son not to insult her. almost Every one in my community is ver liberal an foreign friendly. But we can´t move. i just got a new job here.

Any advise. seriosly!?

Hey man,

that isn´t helpful at all! just some phrase you would say randomly.;-)