It's strange how quickly it was kicked off of the front page. 78 points in one hour should be more than enough I think. But it's currently at #49...

It's being flagged - people think it doesn't belong.

Now at #62 and falling fast.

Although it is quite interesting, it's getting flagged I think because it is bringing out a bunch of idiots in the comments.

Many have concluded that this kind of thing cannot be discussed here in a civilized manner, and have taken to flagging such stories.

I suppose they could have recognized it as something that has the potential to have a profound negative effect on a young black child's psyche. Racism, even subltle racism, can challenge your sense of self-worth and belonging, and ultimately make you feel like "less" of a person. It sounds like his son was struggling with some of those feelings and school officials could have attempted to help him through it.

So offer counseling? OK, fair enough, that would be an idea.

Edit: not sure about the US, but in Germany universities have counselor offices that are always open to students. But perhaps sometimes it is a good idea to actively encourage somebody to seek counseling.

So the kid should have done what? Confronted the two adult men and possibly get assaulted? Or get himself arrested? No, he did the right thing. He walked away.