Out of the mouths of babes…
Last week saw us celebrating the inauguration of Barack Obama.
The anklebiters wanted to know why it was such a historic moment. After I had done my best to explain the segregation laws that existed in the USA and which were only abolished in 1964, Anklebiter # 1 looked at me and said:
“So, you mean that up until then, some people got to eat ice cream all the time, while others were just given camel poo and stuff?”
I laughed. But actually, I think that this was a pretty good summary of racial discrimination from a seven-year-old’s perspective.
My daughter then continued. “I can see that Obama is pretty good. But when are they going to get a woman as president? That would be even better.”
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How funny; you and Wife in the North did the same post today! You English lasses are connected
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January 30, 2009 at 11:27
I agree with your daughter:)
January 30, 2009 at 11:35
So does my mum:)
January 30, 2009 at 11:54
Camel poo?!?
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January 30, 2009 at 14:18
ok your little anklebiter is wise beyond her years!!!!!!!!
January 30, 2009 at 14:36
Yes, camel poo and stuff. Hilarious.
Hilary was my choice, actually. However, becoming Secretary of State only solidifies her credentials and will make it easier for her to become president in the future.
January 30, 2009 at 14:47
That’s great! Sounds like described segregation perfectly.
January 30, 2009 at 15:12
obviously you have been a wonderful influence on your little ankelbiter!!! Too bad she isn’t American, she might have been our big hope for the first woman president…:-)
January 30, 2009 at 15:20
I totally agree with needing a female president!
January 30, 2009 at 15:22
Woman? Well, they could have…
January 30, 2009 at 16:27
Vilka kloka små barn. Speciellt lilltjejen!
January 30, 2009 at 19:20
I think she got it pretty accurately.
January 30, 2009 at 21:38
I agree with your anklebiter..we need a woman president!
January 31, 2009 at 00:59
First, love the use of the term “anklebiter.”
Second, love the kid perspective…they get right to the meat of the matter.
Third, your daughter is very very wise! : )
January 31, 2009 at 04:22
You’re right. Kids can sometimes summarize things in a clever, to-the-point way.
January 31, 2009 at 05:47
Can’t think who she gets her attitude from!!!
January 31, 2009 at 08:11
Not the camel poo that explodes, right?
It’s amazing how observant they can be.
January 31, 2009 at 14:53