While some thought the song was harmless, others, including the 6-year-old's mother, found it racist and offensive.

Using the word monkey toward an African American is on the same level as using the N-word, for those who may be unfamiliar ...

Desarae Prather said the teacher should apologize and "should get fired" after singing the song to her son Legend ...

In a video sent to the boy’s mother, which she subsequently shared online, the child can be seen nodding. The teacher proceeds to sing a parody version of the song: “Happy birthday to you / You live ...