[rstrahan]

In predominately black high schools in Dallas, it is common for black kids to call others who are studying, trying to succeed, ‘being like whitey’. They are considered traitors to the ‘race’. This has to come from their parents.

[momtothree]

It does. However, the “don’t get above your raisings”... came from the white families I knew. What amazes me is I think it is natural for a parent to want their child to do MUCH, MUCH better than they did. More education, better job, more money.. all of it. For example.. I want my three to “out-do” me by leaps and bounds. That’s what my parents wanted for their kids.

[oh8eleven]

it is common for black kids to call others who are studying, trying to succeed, ‘being like whitey’.
I have friends/relatives in education, and when they encounter that "being white" mentality, they always interject, "No, we want you to be like an American."

[Rusty0604]

That’s not limited to Dallas.