Yeah even though Vanster was doing his best to be a dick
I have shown my boy a Vanster post. The one where he wishes that all white people would cease to exist. (I also told him I don't believe that the guy truly wishes that but the feeling is out there) I have explained to him the basics of native American history. I have told him of the things that I respect and the unfairness of parts of our history. I have tried to put historical events into context for him. He is compassionate but at the same time, hard.
My boy also has native American blood. His mom has a lot of Nez Perce.
I love and respect my ex - we still raise the boy together and I cherish her native American side and am glad my boy shares in that too.
So - we are not strangers to reservations trips. Stories of his ancestors. How his mom's family has prospered. There are plenty of photos of the history on his mom's side. Great grandma has passed but she was 1/2 Nez and I have many fond memories of hanging out with her. We loved each other and I helped take care of her as she reached her later years. The NP must have had stubborn women as a character trait. Jesus the women in my ex's line of women are bullheaded. It's a blessing and a curse for them. My boy got his mom's stubborn streak.
It is not about the DNA. It is not about the religion. Sex. None of that. It is about how people act. Everyone said we are equal. Fine. Let it be equal. If someone attacks you - attack back. Don't start the fight -finish the fight. This new generation has a heady mix of shit that I wish they would not have to even know about. But - the media, the game companies, the school curriculum - they have forced us to prepare them early to combat the BS out there.
I am very excited - sure there are a small number of their peers that are "bronies", TG, SJWs, Knights, etc - and they cut them some slack and let them speak their mind and live their lives but - no one is going to push these kids around. Not going to happen