You are SO right about the pigeon-holing in Qatar. My husband just said the other day that instead of being more culturally aware you are faced with more obvious racism. But with respect to what the kids have learned, it is still priceless. My children now have friends from several different countries (East and West). They have experienced aspects of Islam from their Muslim friends which is very cool. They have also seen the ugly side of racism here in Qatar and while I don't like it - it does give us as parents the opportunity to discuss it with them. Hopefully all of this - good and not so good - well make them better adults. Afterall - it is today's children who will make the world of tomorrow.
You are SO right about the pigeon-holing in Qatar. My husband just said the other day that instead of being more culturally aware you are faced with more obvious racism. But with respect to what the kids have learned, it is still priceless. My children now have friends from several different countries (East and West). They have experienced aspects of Islam from their Muslim friends which is very cool. They have also seen the ugly side of racism here in Qatar and while I don't like it - it does give us as parents the opportunity to discuss it with them. Hopefully all of this - good and not so good - well make them better adults. Afterall - it is today's children who will make the world of tomorrow.