I volunteer in a couple of roles where I come into contact with primary school children during school hours. Many of the other volunteers are retired. I'm in my thirties.
I frequently find myself raising an eyebrow at comments made by other volunteers relating to race or disability that it wouldn't cross my mind to think let alone say. This is privately and not to the children or anything. For example commenting on how many black faces there were and how that's a big change from how it used to be (matter of factly not in a tone that suggests it's a negative thing) or hypothesising on what medical condition might be behind mobility or speech issues.
I appreciate that they most likely didn't grow up in a time and place where diversity was common and certainly not one where it was celebrated but AIBU to be surprised that a more modern view point hasn't rubbed off on them? Also AIBU to think that if they are thinking these things, they shouldn't be saying them out loud? Finally AIBU to be petrified of turning into one of them in 30 or 40 years time, possibly not in relation to the same issues, but something new?
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OldMcDonald · 07/12/2017 17:00
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