Mixed neighborhood- 12 houses on my cul de sac and we have 1 Mexican family, 1 Korean family, 1 Phillipino family, 1 Indian family, several kinds of caucasion and the newest addition 9 months ago was a black family. Our kids play together, go to school together, have sleep overs and ask innocent and intelligent questions of each other about our different cultures- it has been wonderful!
My problem is one of the families have kids that cry racism every time there is a disagreement. They have older kids that have verbally threatened my kids(and others on the street) and encourage the younger ones to fist fight when there is a disagreement. I've tried to talk to the parent but the parent doesn't seem too interested in what goes on with the kids on the street.
I've taught my kids to "take a break then talk it out" and most of the kids around here know this. They come to my door when there is a problem, but lately it has gotten very heated and divided. Any suggestions???
2007-06-23 17:08:25 · 6 answers · asked by dizzkat 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Tyrone- why do you love a fight? What does it solve?
2007-06-23 18:02:04 · update #1
Tyrone- why do you love a fight? What does it solve?
2007-06-23 18:03:38 · update #2
Maybe take the children who want to fight aside, tell them how everyone likes to play with them, be with them, and then tell the history of how everyone gets along, has for years, all the races, etc. just like you did above. But then say you have noticed they don't seem to like to get along as much as the other kids, and that makes you sad. Cause you want everyone to get along and be happy playing with each other.
Ask for their help in making sure they can all stay playing together, by not verbally fighting or physically fighting.
Then if that doesn't work a meeting with all the kids.
Then if that doesn't work, maybe a meeting with all the parents.
Good luck!!
2007-06-23 18:03:39 · answer #1 · answered by Still Me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold a meeting for the kids where they can discuss racism and stereotypes. Let them ask questions and maybe bring in someone to talk about racism to the kids.
2007-06-24 00:13:25 · answer #2 · answered by Queenie knows it all. 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hold a street meeting with the families and seeif you can resolve some of the issues at hand.
2007-06-24 04:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the kids and let them know not to fight and tell them that they dont need to fight.
2007-06-24 17:08:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wannna go when there a fight I LOVE FIGHT
2007-06-24 00:31:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
call the police??
2007-06-24 00:12:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋