Thread: Racism at School

My daughter is a teacher, in the country. She is down for the holidays. I will ask her advice, & PM you, Bob

Originally Posted by rangietragic

While bullying needs to be stamped out,it seems to me people are becoming very thin skinned.When i was at school way back in the sixties,we were taught"Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me".Back then i was fat,and was called many derogatory names.Idid not go to the principal,or to my parents,or try to slash my wrists.Some students were skinny,short,tall,or had red hair.One had dark skin.They all copped it too,just part of growing up.However,there was no faceplant back then,so name calling stopped till next day,unlike these days.Kids need to harden up and realise the bullys are usually the ones with the real problem.low self esteem.Kids will be kids,and sometimes they are proper little arseholes

You may have well hit the nail on the head rangietragic, it's just the way kids are. And to the OP I say if your mixed race PNG daughter is anything like mine she is probably a "bit of a looker" and there is jealousy?? Girls are way worse than boys too I think? If its any help to her, PM me and I will pass my daughters email on to you for her (My girl is 20 now) and I know Claira will be more than happy to have a chat, It will do more good than winging to the school IMO

I was one of those kids and teenager who wasn't good looking, but I built a shell around myself and used the expression "When the Lord was handing out Looks I thought he said "Chooks" and I wasn't hungry,but when he was handing out Brains I thought he said Trains and I caught the Express"

It was a simple retaught which often left the person giving me a hard time no answer

First off, thanks All.

The correct coarse of action is indeed to speak to the school again. I had asked my daughter if she wanted me to get involved but have not got a direct answer. Your interpretation is correct Mike123, she is looking for help in some way.

The school is indeed very multi racial, which is why I was so taken aback. My daughter does say that her mother feels the school is trying to hide the issue.

Rangietragic, thanks that would be okay, I'll ask and see what she wants, through social media maybe a way.

I agree, 30 years ago we took it on the chin but it's all so politically correct now you have to even be careful where you point a camera now if children are around.

Like most PNG mixed race girls, she is indeed growing up to be a stunner so maybe that is coming into it, given society is so vain now and a permanent "tan" is an advantage?

Bob, would be interested to hear any advice from a teachers prospective.

Cheers, Jerry.

Originally Posted by Road Stone

Bob, would be interested to hear any advice from a teachers prospective.

Cheers, Jerry.

Not a problem, I'm curious my self. Our daughter has very high social justice ideals, and is teaching in the Catholic system, I have an idea of what she will say, but I can't speak for her. Interestingly, her first 12 months University were at Q.U. , studying for qualifications to enable her to work with disadvantaged children. When the reality of the job was pointed out to her, and the very high burnout rate of workers in the industry made clear by people in the job, she applied & was accepted at the A.C.U., for a teaching degree. And hasn't looked back. She was born to teach, and any advice from her would be worth listening to, I think [ but I'm her proud Dad, totally biased] Bob

PM sent, Bob

Thank you Bob10

Not a problem, Jerry, will pass the message onto the daughter, just remember, this issue may not be as bad as it sounds. Remain calm. BTW, daughter is a bit of a trooper, down from the bush for school holidays, is helping out at the School for Autistic Children at Brighton. [ paid help, of course]. Bob