No, the little girl was not a person of colour.

I think I used an expression that was too difficult for a six year old to grasp. My attempt at humour went right over their heads. This usually gives me the opportunity to explain how English speakers use words to make jokes. Most of the kids, 'kinda got it' but this child took it literally and accused me of lying. I tried to explain that a joke was not the same as lying but...

What she told her parents I'll never know. Regardless, I now realize that I have to be more careful about joking in class. I feel really sad that this child is no longer receiving the instruction she needs and I'm trying to get enough courage to give her parents a call. I just wanted to make sure it didn't have an origin or a meaning that could cause offense.

Thanks for you comments. Thread drift, my fault.

I agree, I hope Hillary drifts off, too. I think she presents herself as a privileged but bitter and angry woman. I don't care how smart she is and she certainly does not represent most American women. There are better role models out there.