not trying to be racist?

Question

I want you to know I'm trying to be racist.But my russian violin teacher she's such a little...O.k. while I was playing the violin she tells my mom that in New York alot of people don't like spanish people.And she calls spanish people carnival people.I mean seriously is she trying to gain something by telling us this because my dad is spanish and she knows he's spanish!And she says japanese people are so unpopular right now in the U.S..And you know what my mom is japanese.My mom got angry and wouldn't talk later on she still sends me to this teacher because she's a good teacher.What the heck!This teacher is such a...what can I do?

Answer 1

I would talk to both of my parents about the things this woman is saying. It really sounds as if she is trying to get rid of you as a student by saying all these terrible things to you. I'm not sure why your parents are willing to subject you to these ugly comments about them. And I sure wouldn't pay someone who says those things to my child! I hate to say it, but if you have to, you may have to tell your parents you would rather quit playing violin than have to deal with this woman. I wish you luck. You don't deserve to be treated like this!

Answer 2

her being russian has nothing to do with it, she's just a bigot. If you are really learning from her, keep going, but tell her God made us in all different colors so we could enjoy each other. It would be boring if we were all the same color. She's the one with the problem, and dont let it bother you. Just blow off her remarks because you know better. Feel sorry for her, because she's missing so much by being a bigot. Having hatred does not hurt the person you hate, but it eats slowly away at your own soul.

Answer 3

There must be more than one good teacher in your area. Convince your mom that your teacher's attitude is affecting your playing. And it probably is. By the way, in mentioning that your teacher is Russian, you, too are being racist. We don't give a crap about her origin and neither should you.

Answer 4

I'd get another teacher. There has to be more good violin teachers. She is an evil person.

Answer 5

tell your mother and father 2 fire her i mean if shes going 2insult ur parants races than shes wrong 2 do that and tell thme2 get some one else and stand up 2 that bigotist bitches[latin for a bigot *****]tell her i would not stand for this and if you are going 2 insult my parents race then forget about it .trust me you might get in truble but its worth jumping a cliff to stand up for somthing u belive in and feel strongly about it and tell her[you dont have 2 ifyou dont want 2tell this 2 her] that we dont allow bigot commies to teach me the violen.

Answer 6

Maybe she trying to get herself fired. Or maybe that's how she communicates with people. But I agree she such a little...

Answer 7

honey you may not be trying to be but she is. she is a racist. and your mom wants you to learn how to handle people like her. you will encounter them throughout your life. and it is best to learn how to work with them now than when they are your boss, employee, co-worker or family. So remind this wonderful gifted teacher that sometimes words can be unkind. never go down to her level and if nothing else you will learn never to be like her

Answer 8

Sounds like maybe the teacher is trying to lose your business. How good is she going to teach you anyway if she hates your ethnic group(s)?

Answer 9

i think you should talk to your parents with this issue. it might be hard at first but you must tell them!! unless you want to continue to hear these racist comments that your teacher makes, talk to them as soon as possible. if they can't help you, talk to someone who will, for instance your school consellor!! =D

Answer 10

ask that she just teach you violin and keep her views to herself.