As parents of a four and six year old, we have worked hard to teach our kids to treat others fairly. To be kind and understanding. To not call names. To follow the golden rule of treating others the way you want to be treated.
As added back up, we have story books that display openness and appreciation of others in spite of appearances, infirmities or just some good old-fashioned stubborn bullheadedness. One of our favorites doesn't label races or colors, but champions people's skin tones as mocha, peach, cinnamon, butterscotch, or cream. Similar descriptives are used for hair colors.
I love that my son is growing up believing that people are people, not black or white, slow or smart. That he knows everyone is different, but that different does not equate to lesser or better than he. Differences are what make each of us interesting. He agrees the world would be a boring place if we were all the same.
And I also love that he believes when he is 100 years old, he will look like Little Richard.
As added back up, we have story books that display openness and appreciation of others in spite of appearances, infirmities or just some good old-fashioned stubborn bullheadedness. One of our favorites doesn't label races or colors, but champions people's skin tones as mocha, peach, cinnamon, butterscotch, or cream. Similar descriptives are used for hair colors.
I love that my son is growing up believing that people are people, not black or white, slow or smart. That he knows everyone is different, but that different does not equate to lesser or better than he. Differences are what make each of us interesting. He agrees the world would be a boring place if we were all the same.
And I also love that he believes when he is 100 years old, he will look like Little Richard.
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