08-23-2009, 03:10 PM
What Does happen Kathy, is the families from the mainland DO have misconceptions that it's automatically going to be a horrible experience if their kids will be attending a public school here.
That doesn't mean bad, sad and unacceptable things don't happen... even every day. But it doesn't ALWAYS happen. And yes, lots of families from the mainland have the misconception that it ALWAYS happens.
My son started at Pahoa high school after us moving here in July of 2008 from Oregon. He LOVEs school and has lots of friends, many which I might add are "haole" and get along fine with the local kids that they hang out with... and life in general.
I'm aware of more than 2 dozen "haoles" attending Pahoa high school that are happy, thriving and have settled in great here.
I've met and made friends with a lot of families that have lived here for generations, through my son and his other "haole" friends and family members.
I think it's unfair to assume that a "haole" is a "lucky" one or few and far between if they aren't tormented at school here.
~ Rachael
That doesn't mean bad, sad and unacceptable things don't happen... even every day. But it doesn't ALWAYS happen. And yes, lots of families from the mainland have the misconception that it ALWAYS happens.
My son started at Pahoa high school after us moving here in July of 2008 from Oregon. He LOVEs school and has lots of friends, many which I might add are "haole" and get along fine with the local kids that they hang out with... and life in general.
I'm aware of more than 2 dozen "haoles" attending Pahoa high school that are happy, thriving and have settled in great here.
I've met and made friends with a lot of families that have lived here for generations, through my son and his other "haole" friends and family members.
I think it's unfair to assume that a "haole" is a "lucky" one or few and far between if they aren't tormented at school here.
~ Rachael
~ Rachael