Little Johnny Johann

I was working on a calender activity with this 2nd grade class I was subbing for today. The example month was July (I know, I had the same question) and there were different shapes the instructions required for different days. On the 4th of July, the students were to draw a star over the date. Simple enough.

Little Johann raised his hand and said exactly this, "Can I put an unhappy face on the 4th of July, I'm from Canada?!"

What???

The whole class sat quietly, waiting. In my head, I was thinking of the different ways I'm supposed to respond "as a school employee" vs. what I wanted to say as a parent and an AMERICAN. Plus, I honestly didn't get it, Canada? wtf? What are your parents teaching you at home?

So, I winged it and I said "Johann, you're in America and in America we celebrate the 4th of July and it's a happy day for us, plus the instructions say to put a star on that date, so just follow the instructions."

What do you think, was my response ok? I know there is a fine line these days of "political correctness". Take my poll and tell me what you would have done if in my shoes. I'll consider it for future American holiday sub-teacher scenarios.

Poll Results:

The majority of people that voted said Johann and his family can go back to Canada if they want to put an unhappy face on the 4th of July...