Jean, there was no malicious intent at all. Visiting Dominica saddened me. I'm guessing the area I visited (just the port city/area) was not the best. The children were there during the middle of the week and during "school hours," so perhaps they weren't enrolled in school. Two adults in that same area told me I "needed a bad tan," and another called me a bad name. I had originally been very excited to visit Dominica and wanted to experience the mountains, but after walking through the city, my sense of security took over. I wish I had been able to see the beautiful parts you speak of!