We live in a neighborhood who is filled mainly with teenage kids. I have a 7 year old son and all of my sons friends from school live in another houseing track.
We dont usually have friends from school come over because my kids are involved in sports and we dont usually have the time, therefore I dont know how to reach them.
The kid next door is my sons age and the only one around during summer. My son always wants to play with him, but I try to limit it.
The kid is rude to me, if I ask him something he ignores it- like I never said anything. If I tell them they cant play with a certain toy or game, he does it anyway. I feel like I am talking to a wall. The other day I asked if he would like to stay for dinner. I asked him about 3 times, before my husband stepped in and asked him.
I think the kid is just rude, but my husband said that this is typical of hispanic cultures- that the men do not have to respond or give respect to women. Is that true? How should I handle it?
2006-07-12 05:19:39 · 11 answers · asked by B26 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I've known quite a few hispanics. While the culture is male dominant, most hispanics I know respected their mother highly. The hispanic culture (though male dominant) is quite family oriented and I doubt the childs rudeness is cultural. I suggest you discuss this with your husband. The child is setting a bad example for your own child.
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2006-07-12 07:16:16 · answer #1 · answered by elliott 4 · 13⤊ 2⤋
Well.....not really....I am Hispanic...ooops...but I was thought manners...at home...in every culture you will find un-educated, prejudist people that actually generalize anything..specially if this person went through a bad cultural experience...now...this hispanic kid that obiously has no manners whatsoever is the result of the lack of attention of his parents...they are the ones to blame...I do not know about their background but I think if this little one is bad influence for your kid you as a parent must decide what's best for your child..
2006-07-12 12:31:43 · answer #2 · answered by EC2talk2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your husband's giving the kid a cop-out. He needs to be introduced to your culture, which is, if he's rude to you, he doesn't get to come over!
I've tutored a Hispanic boy who is an absolute delight.
2006-07-12 12:23:32 · answer #3 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hhmmmm....Im Hispanic. Sounds like the kid is an a*s, and your husband is a racist moron.
That child obviously has no one discipl;ining him at home, which is why he feels he can get away with not listening to you. Has nothing to do with hispanic culture.
2006-07-12 12:25:36 · answer #4 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well not all hispanic families are like that, but i understand what your point is and i think that it happens in a lot of cultures not just hispanic. i would try to show your neighbor that there are other ways of doing things, and that he needs to respect you. as for our son teach him about other cultures, by learning about others he will also learn about himself. good luck!
2006-07-12 12:31:56 · answer #5 · answered by ->ROXTER<- 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your husband must have been misinformed and should not place such stereo types on people. You should talk to the boys mother or simply not let the little boy come around.
2006-07-12 12:26:24 · answer #6 · answered by Shelby67grl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's just rude and his family should teach him about humanizem,rudness,respect, and everything,I can see what kinda people they r , as long as where they live now. Don't let your child be with him cuz he's gonna make your child like he is.
2006-07-12 12:32:04 · answer #7 · answered by just me!!!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
race has nuthn 2 do with it alot of boys are like that
2006-07-12 12:24:20 · answer #8 · answered by $BLUECRIP$ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its your house - he needs to learn that you do not tolerate rude behavior by anyone.
2006-07-12 12:24:56 · answer #9 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send his little a$$ home.
2006-07-12 12:36:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋