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Jefferson Steelflex said:
MarshPhantom said:
Scrotes - racism does appear to have become more acceptable.
I was discussing this with friends a few days ago and I commented that I had not heard a truly racist opinion for a good few years, and my sons generation (just left school) seem to be the most integrated of the lot. Aside from the ironic 'comedy' comments (the ones based typically on racial stereotypes and are not in any way offensive to most people) people don't even seem to notice any more and I just see society as way more integrated than it was 20 years ago. To this end, I disagree that racism is more acceptable. Sadly there are people for whom a skin colour is always going to be an issue and this is learned behaviour from parents and peer groups.
sleepera6 said:
My son seems to have got the gist - really pisses me off though, seeing we live in a "nicer" area of Watford, away from the council areas but it still happens. This is in fact the second time he has been targeted.
Which is annoying for him, he is popular at school, never gets bullied etc. When I say young, he is secondary school age, his school has no trouble with bullying although it is a non selective state school. He told me however he is no stranger to seeing verbal abuse, he witnessed a classmate being called a n*****, "brownie", "currymuncher" and p***. This was promptly dealt with.
I can understand why you are pissed off. It might be something you can explain, and something your son will come out of stronger but it's completely unacceptable, and there's nothing that can make it right at this moment in time. He will be the winner compared to these tWhich is annoying for him, he is popular at school, never gets bullied etc. When I say young, he is secondary school age, his school has no trouble with bullying although it is a non selective state school. He told me however he is no stranger to seeing verbal abuse, he witnessed a classmate being called a n*****, "brownie", "currymuncher" and p***. This was promptly dealt with.
Edited by sleepera6 on Saturday 7th January 17:21
Edited by sleepera6 on Saturday 7th January 17:21
ts though. All the best to you and I hope you can set this behind you and enjoy the rest of the weekend.
0a said:
sleepera6 said:
My son seems to have got the gist - really pisses me off though, seeing we live in a "nicer" area of Watford, away from the council areas but it still happens. This is in fact the second time he has been targeted.
Which is annoying for him, he is popular at school, never gets bullied etc. When I say young, he is secondary school age, his school has no trouble with bullying although it is a non selective state school. He told me however he is no stranger to seeing verbal abuse, he witnessed a classmate being called a n*****, "brownie", "currymuncher" and p***. This was promptly dealt with.
I can understand why you are pissed off. It might be something you can explain, and something your son will come out of stronger but it's completely unacceptable, and there's nothing that can make it right at this moment in time. He will be the winner compared to these tWhich is annoying for him, he is popular at school, never gets bullied etc. When I say young, he is secondary school age, his school has no trouble with bullying although it is a non selective state school. He told me however he is no stranger to seeing verbal abuse, he witnessed a classmate being called a n*****, "brownie", "currymuncher" and p***. This was promptly dealt with.
Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 7th January 17:21
Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 7th January 17:21
ts though. All the best to you and I hope you can set this behind you and enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Looks like he has forgotten it even happened because he is engrossed in that Xbox
Einion Yrth said:
sleepera6 said:
danllama said:
Blame brexit in 3...2...
I'm sorry but I am never going to blame brexit for social issues like this..ts.
swerni said:
sleepera6 said:
e21Mark said:
Unfortunately an all too common scenario nowadays. I regularly have to drive kids who attend a school for children excluded from mainstream education. They, for the most part anyway, have little respect for anyone or anything. I spoke to one about his repeated use of the N word and it was like talking to a brick wall. He steadfastly refused to accept it was offensive and illegal. I then informed the school about his behaviour and all that happened was he was allocated another driver. The lack of discipline is a joke and the children constantly swear at the teachers. I have to hope that these kids are in the minority, or else despair at the lack of respect and good behaviour displayed by these kids. It's sad that such behaviour is learnt and a indicates the lack of parenting they have had in their lives.
The school disciplinary system is a joke. A family friend told of how a child was suspended 6 TIMES for bullying, drugs and still not expelled. Ridiculous.Everyone appears to have the right to an education whether they want or deserve it.
If they get expelled (which does happen) they just get moved to another school.
swerni said:
sleepera6 said:
e21Mark said:
Unfortunately an all too common scenario nowadays. I regularly have to drive kids who attend a school for children excluded from mainstream education. They, for the most part anyway, have little respect for anyone or anything. I spoke to one about his repeated use of the N word and it was like talking to a brick wall. He steadfastly refused to accept it was offensive and illegal. I then informed the school about his behaviour and all that happened was he was allocated another driver. The lack of discipline is a joke and the children constantly swear at the teachers. I have to hope that these kids are in the minority, or else despair at the lack of respect and good behaviour displayed by these kids. It's sad that such behaviour is learnt and a indicates the lack of parenting they have had in their lives.
The school disciplinary system is a joke. A family friend told of how a child was suspended 6 TIMES for bullying, drugs and still not expelled. Ridiculous.Everyone appears to have the right to an education whether they want or deserve it.
If they get expelled (which does happen) they just get moved to another school.
k they like.Update
I have reported it to the police (Crimestoppers). To be honest I don't think any action will be taken but as said it's worth reporting it.
I have given as much details as I can, the kids legged it before I could get a very detailed view of them (since they were so scared to come and abuse me to my face!)
I decided to use Crimestoppers because I don't want to be dragged in to anything. To be honest they we probably just messing around but that should teach them a lesson if police knock on their door
I have reported it to the police (Crimestoppers). To be honest I don't think any action will be taken but as said it's worth reporting it.
I have given as much details as I can, the kids legged it before I could get a very detailed view of them (since they were so scared to come and abuse me to my face!)
I decided to use Crimestoppers because I don't want to be dragged in to anything. To be honest they we probably just messing around but that should teach them a lesson if police knock on their door
Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 8th January 01:09
Just had the misfortune to be sat next to a racist at the ballet with the OH.
Seemed a reasonable older chap, with wife in tow. The OH and I were making idle chit chat with them before curtains up after the interval. They were apparently ballet aficionados so I asked how this performance compared to the others they had seen...
"Well, its good, better than Matthew Bournes version"
So, I asked why, expecting it to be music, choreography etc...
"Well, they were gay weren't they, it was all men"
Me and the OH: bit nonplussed
"And they were black"
Me and the OH :waves: see you later.
Sad times OP. Thankfully its the wkers like this that are in the minority.
at the ballet with the OH.Seemed a reasonable older chap, with wife in tow. The OH and I were making idle chit chat with them before curtains up after the interval. They were apparently ballet aficionados so I asked how this performance compared to the others they had seen...
"Well, its good, better than Matthew Bournes version"
So, I asked why, expecting it to be music, choreography etc...
"Well, they were gay weren't they, it was all men"
Me and the OH: bit nonplussed
"And they were black"
Me and the OH :waves: see you later.
Sad times OP. Thankfully its the w
kers like this that are in the minority.sleepera6 said:
gus607 said:
"Excuse me do you have any curry"? How on earth can this be classed as racism ? This is PC going really mad.
Really?Have we found the parent already?
Not knowing the origin of gus, Lets say he is Scottish, how would he like it if a group of oiks asked him if he had any porage (correct spelling,see the packets of Scotts Porage Oats) Haggis etc, or French snails/Frogs legs,Jewish bagels or lox or German sauerkraut, etc. It is the implied association that makes it racist.
CTO said:
Just had the misfortune to be sat next to a racist at the ballet with the OH.
Seemed a reasonable older chap, with wife in tow. The OH and I were making idle chit chat with them before curtains up after the interval. They were apparently ballet aficionados so I asked how this performance compared to the others they had seen...
"Well, its good, better than Matthew Bournes version"
So, I asked why, expecting it to be music, choreography etc...
"Well, they were gay weren't they, it was all men"
Me and the OH: bit nonplussed
"And they were black"
Me and the OH :waves: see you later.
Sad times OP. Thankfully its the wkers like this that are in the minority.
at the ballet with the OH.Seemed a reasonable older chap, with wife in tow. The OH and I were making idle chit chat with them before curtains up after the interval. They were apparently ballet aficionados so I asked how this performance compared to the others they had seen...
"Well, its good, better than Matthew Bournes version"
So, I asked why, expecting it to be music, choreography etc...
"Well, they were gay weren't they, it was all men"
Me and the OH: bit nonplussed
"And they were black"
Me and the OH :waves: see you later.
Sad times OP. Thankfully its the w
kers like this that are in the minority.I don't see how anyone could be that racist? That's a whole new level.
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