Savage Racism
Today we watched Little House on the Prairie.
I bought season 1 for Avia.
There was an episode about a sudden big winter storm coming. There were men hunting a "savage indian, the last of his tribe."
Pa asked "what was his crime?"
The response was " being born".
Pa then said under his breath " and you call THEM savages" as the men rode away.
The reason I write about this, is for my daughter to be heard. Our sons and daughters have so much wisdom. We need to listen.
I held my breath, because this hurt me. I knew i would have to talk to her about such heavy issues. They were avoided all through my school years. Schools certainly did not teach any of this in school.
After this dialogue, in the movie, she looked pale. She looked at me and said.... "WE were not savages". I asked her if she wanted to talk about it.
She then started to tell me about being rounded up like cows, and how they put her on poisoned land to die. She was having a past life experience/memory.
I asked her how she felt about this movie, and she said Pa was right.
We watched to the end of the episode.
I remember that episode from when I was a child. But don't remember reacting as strongly as Avia. I have let avia watch cartoons from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Holy blatant, in your face racism.
We are starting to read the Bobbsey Twins series. Holy moley... they have coloured house keepers. And this particular book.. they have trapped bears being trained for circuses.
It's no wonder we have been so brainwashed and lied to on so many levels. Even our Saturday cartoons were conditioning us.
I am so grateful that at 8 years old, she is so open to talking about these issues, and sharing her thoughts, memories and insights. This media is bringing so many things to light for us here. I never want her to think this OK. It appears she is already ahead of the game.
We need to listen.
This needs to stop. Today.
I am STUNNED... " I asked her if she wanted to talk about it.
She then started to tell me about being rounded up like cows, and how they put her on poisoned land to die." Wow!!! Talk about a wisdom and clarity of thought and perception WELL beyond her years... Gave me chills! I know MANY full grown adults who aren't operating on this high of a level!!! Wow Avia!... You're well on your way to being every bit the amazing woman that your Momma is. (maybe even a bit more) So impressive and humbling. (I remember my mentality at that "age" and it wasn't anything NEAR like THAT) And hey! Good for you Momma bear... this is proof positive that you are doing right by your cub above and beyond any reasonable "expectations". Fantastic! :D
I was going to say the same thing! I have chills too. Avia is strong spiritually, mentally and physically. I would have never imagined saying anything of the sorts as a child myself and I haven't heard anything close to that from other children. Avia is a special child, very special! She has chosen a great person to lead her through this life. Tammy you are very gifted to have her and you are very gifted to teach her. I miss you girls. Big hugs to the both of you! Lots of love and respect xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
She is an amazing teacher. :) All children are amazing teachers. Somehow we have forgotten.
We have allowed systems to replace family and parents. I think our parents were the first to experience the first brainwashing of tv. And look where we are now! We have gone sideways so fast. When i tell people i am off grid..i often hear the chirping of crickets in the silence. It's not that long ago, in our history that we ALL lived off grid. Thank you for your support and love!
Yeah my friend. I can't agree more with You.
Sometimes I feel censoring this movies for kids would be an option, but then again, I ask myself "what if they become victims"? "who's gonna talk to them about it if I don't as a mother?"..
I'm glad your daughter didn't scream for Joy over the "action" in the movie, rather she was sober with the morals that came from the movie.
Its a good one @earthmother
Please I would have loved to hear how the story ended, what you told her and how it all turned out.
Thanks
Little house on the prairie is a tv series that ran when I was a child many many years ago. It was a family show. They broke alot of barriers, brought alot of things to awareness. Even the taboo subjects.
But the cartoons....the entertainment, making fun of, desensitized of these issues.... mentally brainwashing our kids... brainwashed us, our parents. It's insane. I encourage people to sit with their children, watch what they are watching. I am very strict at what comes into the house. We have no tv. We are very limited as to what we watch.
In that particular show, they end up saving the "indian" and the bounty hunter sees him in a different light after the "Indian" saves his life.
It is my hope to empower my daughter, to keep communication open and healthy. If anything should happen, it would be my hope that I will be there to help her through.
@earthmother, I very much agree with you.
But then I have a question. How about movies rated for adults (PG +18), would it be nice to draw the kids close or try not to scare them away when they come closer during such movies or you totally synchronize yourself and your choices to movies for kids so everyone can be carried along or what?
What's your take on that @earthmother
PG movies are referred to as "mommy movies" here. I am not a big movie watcher, so i wait until she is sound asleep and i use head phones. There is no reason for her to be subjected to those things until she is ready.
We generally watch new movies together.
:)
Hahahahaha.. That's a great suggestion tho.
But you know kids could be very inquisitive at times. How about when you are not around (whenever we parents are not around) and they get access to them???
I run a pretty tight ship. Lol
We are off grid, in the bush, and i home school. When she goes to friends houses, or family, they are very respectful. Not had any problems yet.
:)
I think it's a little girl, a white page you can write on what you like, so your dialogue, your teaching and love is the only one that writes to her mind and solidifies in her mind.
I always see that the daughter is a mirror to her mother, so this is a worry, it is her age that makes her always wonder to explore more life.
Thank you for sharing with us dear @earthmother
I watch The Little house of the prairie, many years ago, i use to watch every episoade in the evening. But not everything we seen in tv is good for watching especially for a child
I agree. But more importantly it should open up family discussion, not just be a babysitter/entertainment.
A child should be educated and long talks and comunication help a lot. Please check my last post from my blog thank you