A beautiful piece of writing truth Tania. Who are the immigrants and who are the British? Our country has always been a melting pot of races and cultures and generally people have been welcomed although not by everyone. I don't know what you say to your children but I am glad there are people like you who know that they need to speak to them rather than let their kids make up their own minds with help from friends and social media. What does being British even mean? If people had their DNA done they may well be surprised. With my surname I definitely have French, Canadian and possibly Jewish blood in my veins from my dad's side and my mum's Irish Roman Catholic family. All I can do is hold out the hand of friendship, a little smile here, a welcome there and that includes those who are protesting and hanging the flags because deep down we are all afraid of not belonging.
Ah. Thank you Louise for reading and commenting. It means so much to me. I had a long conversation with my children about the flags. I'm not sure it was my best work but I did my best and I am glad I spoke to them about it rather than ignore it all or pretend we were celebrating. I've also written a letter to the school because I think they are in a position of power and have a responsibility to mention something.
You are such a good woman to hold out your hand of friendship to all and recognise that everyone is afraid of not belonging, including those who want to 'take back our country'. You really are living your vow to choose Love and to help love go viral. Much love to you xxx
A beautiful piece of writing truth Tania. Who are the immigrants and who are the British? Our country has always been a melting pot of races and cultures and generally people have been welcomed although not by everyone. I don't know what you say to your children but I am glad there are people like you who know that they need to speak to them rather than let their kids make up their own minds with help from friends and social media. What does being British even mean? If people had their DNA done they may well be surprised. With my surname I definitely have French, Canadian and possibly Jewish blood in my veins from my dad's side and my mum's Irish Roman Catholic family. All I can do is hold out the hand of friendship, a little smile here, a welcome there and that includes those who are protesting and hanging the flags because deep down we are all afraid of not belonging.
Ah. Thank you Louise for reading and commenting. It means so much to me. I had a long conversation with my children about the flags. I'm not sure it was my best work but I did my best and I am glad I spoke to them about it rather than ignore it all or pretend we were celebrating. I've also written a letter to the school because I think they are in a position of power and have a responsibility to mention something.
You are such a good woman to hold out your hand of friendship to all and recognise that everyone is afraid of not belonging, including those who want to 'take back our country'. You really are living your vow to choose Love and to help love go viral. Much love to you xxx
Thanks my lovely and loads of love to you. Xx