How are we activity teaching our children, that it isn’t our place to devalue other people? To not just be NOT racist, but to be an ANTI-RACIST human being?

Set examples in front of my kids. If someone says anything disrespectful about someone’s culture etc call it out. A while ago, we were at a dinner and my husbands friend was talking about how he always got good grades in school. A man started saying “yeah it’s because you’re Asi-“ both my husband and I at the same time said along the lines “dude really, let’s not go there, that’s an unnecessary comment” etc. my daughter was a bit young to understand but my son later asked us why we interrupted the man. We explained how jokes can be mean and demeaning. We now teach both about how important it is to celebrate people’s culture and heritage and to not talk down on anyone.

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@Gina that is so true! A wonderful start , to set the example and mirror the way we should stand up for what’s right. You just brought up a really good point, about how much our silence impacts our children’s understand of what is acceptable. I love that your inquisitive child naturally has questions about your choice to speak up 🎈 Sparking these discussions and leading by example are excellent staring points 💌