Racism
What is racism
Being unfair or unkind to someone because of their skin color or background.
What if you accidentally say something that could be racist? What should you do?
Apologize
Can a person choose their skin color and why?
No because God always choose to you what's better
If someone says mean things to a person because of where their family comes from is that racism?
Yes
What if someone wants to play with only kids who look like them? Is that fair?
No, that's not fair.
If someone says, "All people with [certain skin color] are bad," is that racism?
Yes, that is racism. It's wrong to say that.
Can kindness help change someone's mind if they have unfair ideas about race?
Mostly yes.
Why is it important for grown-ups to teach kids not to be racist?
So kids grow being kind.
Is it fair to judge someone just by their skin color?
No, never. We should know people by their hearts.
Why is it important to learn about holidays or celebrations from different cultures?
It helps us understand and respect how others celebrate.
What does it mean to be "diverse"?
It means having lots of different kinds of people together.
If someone has an accent when they speak, does that mean they are not smart?
No! An accent just means they might speak another language.
What does "equality" mean?
It means everyone gets the same chances and is treated the same way, with fairness and respect.
What can you do if you hear a grown-up say something racist?
You can tell another trusted grown-up what you heard.
What does it mean to treat everyone equally?
It means that you are kind and not racism
What is the best way to make the world a better place for everyone
By being kind, understanding, and respectful to every single person, every day.
Why is it important to learn about different cultures and traditions?
Because it helps us appreciate their cultures and traditional.
What does it mean to be "prejudiced"?
It means you judge someone or think something bad about them before you even know them, just because of their group.
What is a "stereotype"?
It's when people think everyone from a certain group is the same.
Why is it important to listen to stories from people who have different experiences than you?
It helps us understand and learn about others, and it makes us more kind.