The main idea of the letter from an American Indian father is that the father asks teachers of his young son and other Indian children to judge them fairly, remarking that they are not culturally disadvantaged or slow-learners but rather culturally different. The father explains that they have important knowledge, heritage, and culture to share with their classmates.
The father of the Indian boy, Maine Grizzlybear starts the letter:
"Dear Teacher:
I would like to introduce you to my son, Wind-Wolf. He is probably what you would consider to be a typical Indian kid. He was born and raised on the reservation. He has black hair, dark brown eyes, and an olive complexion..."
The author's main argument in "An Indian Father's Plea" is:
A.That even though Wind-Wolf comes from a different culture, the teacher should still treat him fairly and with respect.
