I agree with you Yvette.

I know the children don't mean it to be derogatory or nasty but it does sound awful and it's the use of these sorts of words in apparently innocent ways that is almost indirect discrimination.

Think about the use of the word "nigger". Nowadays we would NEVER consider using the word yet for many years it was considered by many to be acceptable and harmless.

I really can't stand political correctness just for the sake of it but I agree that we need to try to educate our children about why these words aren't appropriate.

Thanks
Suellen