[crick]

I too would talk to the teachers and find out what exactly they were covering for Black History Month. Interestingly enough, my kids came home with all sorts of knowlege on the civil rights movement but unfortunately didn't really understand what it was all about. So I too, would have liked some advanced notice on what they were learning in order to support and be prepared.

I, as a parent, would want to know if one of my kids said inappropriate words. If my child asked that question of another child, I'd know they were asking out of curiousity from something they heard, and not because of racism. I'd still want to know though so I could educate my child.

It's confusing because it's a word used among some people (rap,hip hop culture etc.) with each other. Very confusing to a child as they don't fully understand the implications of that word and hear it being said almost as a term of recognition or even affection. (not to say racism isn't at play here, it very well may be that this boy is being raised the wrong way)

I do hope you find some answers from the school/parents!

Crick