by Sandra Williams
If groups of children are picking on one person whether it is for wearing thick glasses, being a different race, religion, wearing a hijab (hair covering), you can teach your child not to join in. Speak out against racism, bigotry and bullying.
- Some things seem to have improved and a simple thing like wearing glasses seems more accepted by children now. I remember my dad telling me he could not wear his glasses to school or he would have been killed, so he sat there half blind not being able to see the board.
Its fun learning about different countries and cultures and helping your children do this is an educational learning activity for the whole family. We can learn and celebrate differences while also exploring what we have in common.
Sometimes people make comments out of ignorance and just do not realize families come in all different colors. I remember when I first moved into our neighborhood my daughter came up to me upset because a little girl was insisting she was adopted since she was a different color from me. They are good friends and she understands now but at the time just did not know any better.
Prejudiced means that you prejudge someone and usually that is taught in the home. Peers later have an influence on children as well but usually if there is an open-minded tolerant attitude at home, it will reflect in their future dealings with other differences such as religions, races and cultures.
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