Teaching Your Child Racial Awareness In A Unique Way

Racism can be a problem for people of all ages

, races, religions, and lifestyles. That is why it is so important to teach our children racial awareness from a young age. By teaching them racism lessons from such a young age, we ensure that they are fully schooled and versed in the dangers of racism.

To fully engage your child in learning how to avoid racism, try to find a non-threatening, unique way to get the point across. For instance, if you can find toys or erasers that have an anti-racism message, your child is much more likely to understand the underlying concept. These erasers and toys can easily and affordably be purchased online. Erasers or toys that can be brought to school will also convey the message to your child's friends and schoolmates. By purchasing dolls of different races and encouraging your child to play with all dolls, and not only those of their own race, you can show them that each doll may have their own unique characteristics, but in essence, they are all the same and should be treated so.

It is important to teach your child that there are no negative differences when it comes to someone's skin color. Expose them to songs, dances, art, games, and sports from different nations around the world to show them some of the positive differences associated with different races. Allow them to embrace and appreciate these differences from a young age to ensure that they are not afraid of them in the future. It is important to also nourish and encourage their interest in different cultures and traditions.

While teaching your child about anti-racism, it is also important that they understand that not everyone is schooled in racial awareness. They may one day face negative stereotypes and racism and it is important that they know how to combat it in a constructive, non-violent way. By helping them to appreciate other cultures and ways of approaching situations, you can help them begin to understand how to combat racism.

To ensure that your child understands the dangers of racism, find a fun, engaging, and unique way to teach racial awareness. This will ensure that the message truly reaches them and sticks with them throughout their lives. Most importantly, just make sure that your child knows that you are open and willing to answer their questions and make sure that you promote dialogue and awareness.

by: Art Gib

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