The Lamanite Generation is a joy to watch. A highlight of their performance is the traditional song, 'Go My Son,' in which an Indian chief encourages his son to climb the 'ladder of an education' so he can help the Indian nation.
As beautiful as the song is, it no longer accurately reflects the opportunities available to both men and women. Certainly, 'My Son' could be taken in the generic sense. But changing the lyrics to 'Go My Child' would provide a clearer, stronger message to the worldwide audience that enjoys these performances: BYU values an education for men and women of all races.
In case anyone objects to changing a traditional word, let us remember that even the Book of Mormon recently had a word changed to more accurately reflect the status of the Lamanite people.
Victoria Laney
March 20, 1984