How to address racist attitude in 9 year old student?

I would talk to the boy one on one and if he doesn't get what you are saying, than explain it to his mom. Letting her know this type of behavior will not be tolerated period. If it doesn't work with you nor his mother, you should dismiss the child from your class. Either the child do what is right or have to face being dismiss.

I like what Joshua wrote. As a teacher mind your own business. What a idiot.

i find it more interesting that he thinks it's ok to even do this kind of behavior outside of his home. if this is part of your class, then it's up to you to take care of it like anything else during the class. when my kids took karate, the instructor had them do push ups on their knuckles when the even moved in place. my youngest at the time was a 4 year old girl. she never cried or complained. she knew it was part of the class even at that age. i'm not sure i'd hit the parents up with the respect thing. it may not even be that. just because she's black. it could be something else. i would tell the boy that shaking hands is part of this class and if he's unable to do so, he'll have to sit out. i wouldn't make a big deal out of it. i have a child like that too and it sure isn't from my home, but her fathers. so i do understand this situation your in. so i would skip using respect and use the terms like, this is part of this class, sorry, you'll need to sit out. i wouldn't even ask him to do it. just outright have him sit out when he doesn't do it. good luck

I love martial arts, they really do teach you a lot of respect for others and mainly discipline. I think what you are doing so far is fine.

Maybe talking to him one on one with the situation, and asking him about the situation. If what she says is not a misunderstanding, I would say something to his mother or father. Just try to emphasize that everyone there is equal and are trying to get the best out of the lesson.

I think if you have already spoken with the child, then the next step is talking to the parents. If not, talk to him first and remind how Taekwondo is about respect of everyone and see how it goes. sadly, he's probably developed that attitude at home so talking to the parents may not get you anywhere. maybe you can reach him.

I would talk to his mother and him together. I'm sure it's a family thing. It would be interesting to see how she reacts.

I agree, it needs to be addressed. That's how bigotry grows and festers, from young on. Very sad.

Explain to his mother the policies of your business and why it's so important. It won't be an easy conversation for her or you, but she needs to open her eyes. Hearing your discussion with his mother and the consequences of prejudice make just make him think a bit.

Good luck.

I absolutely think this is a great opportunity to tie respect to discipline. You have a great chance to show this kid what martial arts truly means.

He seems to think he's just there to learn how to be Daniel-San. If you take this opportunity to show him that he cannot be a martial artist without also have discipline over himself, then perhaps you can save him.

It all depends on what martial arts means to him. Personally, martial arts is one of my greatest passions in life, and without it, I'd be much more of a dick than I am now.

definitely everything that you mentioned do, especially talk to the parents! i don't know if this will help but i once saw a commercial and these two teenage girls were saying "oh thats so gay" there names were (i can't remember so i'll make 2 up =) tiffany and alex or something, and this woman came up to them after hearing them say that is so gay, she said 'wow thats so tiffany and alex' and the girls said what? and she said ' oh did you know thats the new thing, anytime someone says thats stupid or dumb they just say, thats so tiffany and alex' the message is, you shouldn't stereotype! =) hope that helped

dont concern. Its not that weird and wonderful. astonishing now theres a 10th grader at my college dating an 8th grader. in the beginning up everybody concept it became weird and wonderful yet they have been the two mature adequate to shield it

Tell him he is disrespecting his elders and that his mother will find out he is disrespecting them, if he doesn't change his behavior.

Tell him: Berlaku baik kepada orang lain!

Ask him why he won't do as the others. Who knows what the answer might be.