Robert W. Lee (3)

An interesting story, but a tad preachy. I had hoped for more personal stories. I did find it interesting to hear that as a kid Robert Lee wanted a postcard of his namesake and a Confederate flag to decorate his room. This seemed natural for a child of the South who's related to the man. What I found disturbing was that his parents never commented on his choice. Later in his life when he talks to his folks about this incident they explain that they felt very uncomfortable with his purchases, but they wanted him to make his own choices. How is he to make an informed decision if the adults in his life aren't willing to share their feelings and show him a better way to be in the world? His peers all have Confederate flags. It was only a black woman mentor that showed him the error of his ways. How many young white boys have this kind of influence in their lives? It was sad to read knowing that this kind of parenting perpetuates the problem. I wonder how prevalent this thinking is?… (mehr)