It was an unusual morning in that it's the first time in ages we've all sat down and had breakfast together. I was looking at stuff on my phone and L asked What are you reading?
Just reading the news.
Anything interesting?
You mean you've not heard? Oh, ok. The American health care bill passed.
I went on to explain just how much worse it makes things, and how it's sexist, classist, ableist, and just much more expensive.
R, clearly remembering that we are planning to visit the US in June, asked, Will be be safe when we go to the US?
Yes. Because we have travel insurance. That will take care of us in case we get sick or have an accident.
And we have light skin?
We both just pause and consider the implications of what R just said. Turns out, she's been paying more attention to what's going on in America than I thought. At this point L tries to explain White Privilege, though it's clear R already understands that it exists. L mainly focused on White Privilege when going through passport control. And then went on to explain how it's never really safe for anyone. Just never make any jokes. Or say anything, unless they ask you your name. They'll probably only ask you your name. Tell them, but don't be chatty.
I hate the way we now have to train the daughter to walk on eggshells when dealing with public officials. And I have how it's so obvious to her that things are so messed up when it comes to race.
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