First Americans

lillypaddle

(9,605 posts) Mon Nov 25, 2019, 10:45 AM Nov 2019

My granddaughter is in the 2nd grade

She's 7 years old. In class this past week, the students were learning about Native American Tribes. Yesterday, when she came over to visit, she drew a wonderful picture of an American Indian girl, with a tipi in the background.

All of that is leading up to the following question: I ordered her a headband that has a peacock feather and beads attached. She loves wearing things in her hair. Is this okay? or would it be offensive to some?

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My granddaughter is in the 2nd grade (Original Post) lillypaddle Nov 2019 OP

The whole elementary school schtick roody Nov 2019 #1

Mmmmm, could be. I know that wasn't your intent. Laffy Kat Nov 2019 #2

Some would find it offensive unless your gdaughter was part Native American. woodsprite Nov 2019 #3

FWIW lillypaddle Nov 2019 #4

roody

(10,849 posts)

1. The whole elementary school schtick

Reply to lillypaddle (Original post)

Mon Nov 25, 2019, 11:03 AM

Nov 2019

about Thanksgiving is offensive and a lie. I'm a retired elementary school teacher.

Laffy Kat

(16,529 posts)

2. Mmmmm, could be. I know that wasn't your intent.

Reply to lillypaddle (Original post)

Mon Nov 25, 2019, 11:05 AM

Nov 2019

I am not a Native American, but would not have done that. I guess, too, it would depend on where she wears it. At home, okay, but probably not at school or in public. I'd defer to Native Americans for this one.

woodsprite

(12,221 posts)

3. Some would find it offensive unless your gdaughter was part Native American.

Reply to lillypaddle (Original post)

Mon Nov 25, 2019, 11:16 AM

Nov 2019

I have a family friend who is that way. Sometimes it drives me nuts. If anyone, I think it would be an adult like my friend (who is hypersensitive and critical) rather than your granddaughter's peers or the average person.

lillypaddle

(9,605 posts)

4. FWIW

Reply to lillypaddle (Original post)

Mon Nov 25, 2019, 04:54 PM

Nov 2019

the description is that it is a "hippie headband." Anyway, thanks for the input.

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