This is true. In multi-cultural San Francisco, people seek out preschools that represent their culture and beliefs. In this city that is probably representative of every nationality, race and culture, I still saw groups of preschool children walking along the street consisting of only one race/nationality. People still choose to volun…
This is true. In multi-cultural San Francisco, people seek out preschools that represent their culture and beliefs. In this city that is probably representative of every nationality, race and culture, I still saw groups of preschool children walking along the street consisting of only one race/nationality. People still choose to voluntarily segregate themselves by culture/race, and this applies to people of other nationalities and color, who prefer not to be with whites.
I agree with your thought re: culture/race and I’d add language and values. I find this true in may own life. I will not practice zen by sitting in an Asian temple, because it is culturally foreign to me. The most segregated time of one’s life in America is “Sunday mornings”, or the time of celebrating the spirit, which of course is universal. I’ve celebrated mass at a Mexican church, BUT without knowledge of Spanish and customs, I and my wife felt as outsiders. AND, I can empathize with ethnic families not wanting their child to be immersed with American children, especially young boys. My judgement here is that young American males adopt aggressive behavior of their male role models.
The desire to feel comfortable and safe is archetypal. We are tribal creatures.
I agree, especially with your statement that begins with "I can empathize with ethnic families . . . ." American children can seem wild to an outsider. Many American boys parrot anything they see on television, and emulate aggressive behavior. They may be too young to reflect or understand, but their parents are not too young. They seemingly accept this behavior as normal.
This is true. In multi-cultural San Francisco, people seek out preschools that represent their culture and beliefs. In this city that is probably representative of every nationality, race and culture, I still saw groups of preschool children walking along the street consisting of only one race/nationality. People still choose to voluntarily segregate themselves by culture/race, and this applies to people of other nationalities and color, who prefer not to be with whites.
I agree with your thought re: culture/race and I’d add language and values. I find this true in may own life. I will not practice zen by sitting in an Asian temple, because it is culturally foreign to me. The most segregated time of one’s life in America is “Sunday mornings”, or the time of celebrating the spirit, which of course is universal. I’ve celebrated mass at a Mexican church, BUT without knowledge of Spanish and customs, I and my wife felt as outsiders. AND, I can empathize with ethnic families not wanting their child to be immersed with American children, especially young boys. My judgement here is that young American males adopt aggressive behavior of their male role models.
The desire to feel comfortable and safe is archetypal. We are tribal creatures.
I agree, especially with your statement that begins with "I can empathize with ethnic families . . . ." American children can seem wild to an outsider. Many American boys parrot anything they see on television, and emulate aggressive behavior. They may be too young to reflect or understand, but their parents are not too young. They seemingly accept this behavior as normal.