Raising Kids in a Diverse World
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Comment from Meta~Mark
this is so true below..great story!
Contrary to what seems to be the popular opinion, it is NOT the school system's responsibility to do this for parents. Rather, school employees should always model the tolerance, empathy, and respect which is desired from their students.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2012
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this is so true below..great story!
Contrary to what seems to be the popular opinion, it is NOT the school system's responsibility to do this for parents. Rather, school employees should always model the tolerance, empathy, and respect which is desired from their students.
Comment Written 07-May-2012
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2012
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thank you so much; love, jan
Comment from Sally Carter
I found this really interesting and very well written. A pleasure to read.
It's a subject which interests me because I live in an area where the number of people from other ethnic backgrounds than white British is very, very small. Black faces are rare, though we do have quite a lot of Chinese, a few Asian, and latterly increasing numbers of East Europeans. I find it agonising when I read (for example) FaceBook friends posting critical pieces about employment etc, but I do ask myself if I would feel differently if I lived in an area where I was the minority? I'd like to think not, but I should not assume so.
I particularly liked your point about not pretending we are all the same. Absolutely so! Let's celebrate our differences, be curious about the background of others. People are SO interesting. I often wish I had a more interesting mix in my genes to research.
I also agree wholeheartedly about attitudes being formed at home. No, we can't leave it all to the schools - which goes for a whole lot of other standards as well.
I think you strike a good balance in length - enough to include all the salient points, but not so long that the reader's attention wanders. I hope your application was successful!
Best wishes
Sally
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2012
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I found this really interesting and very well written. A pleasure to read.
It's a subject which interests me because I live in an area where the number of people from other ethnic backgrounds than white British is very, very small. Black faces are rare, though we do have quite a lot of Chinese, a few Asian, and latterly increasing numbers of East Europeans. I find it agonising when I read (for example) FaceBook friends posting critical pieces about employment etc, but I do ask myself if I would feel differently if I lived in an area where I was the minority? I'd like to think not, but I should not assume so.
I particularly liked your point about not pretending we are all the same. Absolutely so! Let's celebrate our differences, be curious about the background of others. People are SO interesting. I often wish I had a more interesting mix in my genes to research.
I also agree wholeheartedly about attitudes being formed at home. No, we can't leave it all to the schools - which goes for a whole lot of other standards as well.
I think you strike a good balance in length - enough to include all the salient points, but not so long that the reader's attention wanders. I hope your application was successful!
Best wishes
Sally
Comment Written 07-May-2012
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2012
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yes, my application was successful - if you friend me on facebook, you can read my articles -- Rdfrdmom2 or Janice Holland - thank you so much; love, jan
Comment from Darla9
This is very well written and raises an important issue. I do believe racism is strongly connected to ignorance, all we can do is to make sure we educate the new generations and show them how to embrace the differences instead of being afraid of them.
reply by the author on 07-May-2012
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This is very well written and raises an important issue. I do believe racism is strongly connected to ignorance, all we can do is to make sure we educate the new generations and show them how to embrace the differences instead of being afraid of them.
Comment Written 06-May-2012
reply by the author on 07-May-2012
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you are so right, Darla9 -- ignorance is at the root of most problems -- love, jan
Comment from Val Crisson
This is an excellent essay on how to teach tolerance to children. As an ex heard start teacher, I have seen it all good and bad. I completely agree with the author on the "be honest" poing after all we are not all alike. This also teaches to the point of special needs. As a normal child, who can run and play, is not exactly like a child who physically can't. Different is okay - but we need to embrace it not sweep it under the rug.
reply by the author on 07-May-2012
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This is an excellent essay on how to teach tolerance to children. As an ex heard start teacher, I have seen it all good and bad. I completely agree with the author on the "be honest" poing after all we are not all alike. This also teaches to the point of special needs. As a normal child, who can run and play, is not exactly like a child who physically can't. Different is okay - but we need to embrace it not sweep it under the rug.
Comment Written 06-May-2012
reply by the author on 07-May-2012
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And too many times people run in the other direction rather than take the time to honestly answer the questions kids ask. Thanks, Val, for your insightful review. love, jan
Comment from adewpearl
When I taught middle school I learned the term "dot head" from my students. I just bet I know where they learned it.
I so agree that it is ridiculous to teach children we are all the same when we are not. It is far preferable to acknowledge the differences and then celebrate them.
I also love the suggestion to embrace curiosity and not back away from it.
This is a well thought out essay, well-organized and well-documented :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 06-May-2012
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When I taught middle school I learned the term "dot head" from my students. I just bet I know where they learned it.
I so agree that it is ridiculous to teach children we are all the same when we are not. It is far preferable to acknowledge the differences and then celebrate them.
I also love the suggestion to embrace curiosity and not back away from it.
This is a well thought out essay, well-organized and well-documented :-) Brooke
Comment Written 05-May-2012
reply by the author on 06-May-2012
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thanks, Brooke -- I think all of us, as adults, have been too quick to dismiss the legitimate questions of children -- love, jan
Comment from Mastery
Outstanding writing, Jan You capture everything all that is appealing about the periodical. Blessings: Bob
"First and foremost, parents MUST take an honest assessment of themselves as to what their children are hearing them say or how they are seeing them react in terms of people who are different from them. As a parent, do you make disparaging remarks about particular groups, such as: "I would never get on a plane with a Muslim because he/she might be planning to blow it up." Or "Those darn Mexicans have moved here and are taking up all the jobs. No wonder my brother can't find a job."? Do you pull your children a little closer to you when a large number of another ethnic group is walking towards you in a mall? Do you have any friends from other ethnic groups? In most cases, the roots of racism begin at home. Simply put, children learn what they live!"
Bravo! Bob
reply by the author on 06-May-2012
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Outstanding writing, Jan You capture everything all that is appealing about the periodical. Blessings: Bob
"First and foremost, parents MUST take an honest assessment of themselves as to what their children are hearing them say or how they are seeing them react in terms of people who are different from them. As a parent, do you make disparaging remarks about particular groups, such as: "I would never get on a plane with a Muslim because he/she might be planning to blow it up." Or "Those darn Mexicans have moved here and are taking up all the jobs. No wonder my brother can't find a job."? Do you pull your children a little closer to you when a large number of another ethnic group is walking towards you in a mall? Do you have any friends from other ethnic groups? In most cases, the roots of racism begin at home. Simply put, children learn what they live!"
Bravo! Bob
Comment Written 05-May-2012
reply by the author on 06-May-2012
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Thank you so much, Bob, for this exceptional rating. I am on a mission to help spread the word about how we can do our part to help eradicate prejudice. love, jan
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:) Bob
Comment from Judian James
Did they accept your work, Jan? I hope you got the position. It sounds wonderful and you are certainly qualified after reading this superb piece. I agree with you completely on all counts. Two of my grandsons live in NYC where my son is a restauranteur. There are 93 languages spoken in the NYC school systems and when we go to visit and walk the boys to school, they are just amongst the small number of caucasians in their classes. It's a marvelous education unto itself. Very, very well written
reply by the author on 06-May-2012
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Did they accept your work, Jan? I hope you got the position. It sounds wonderful and you are certainly qualified after reading this superb piece. I agree with you completely on all counts. Two of my grandsons live in NYC where my son is a restauranteur. There are 93 languages spoken in the NYC school systems and when we go to visit and walk the boys to school, they are just amongst the small number of caucasians in their classes. It's a marvelous education unto itself. Very, very well written
Comment Written 05-May-2012
reply by the author on 06-May-2012
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I don't know about the job yet, Judian. They are looking for local and national writers so I tried to write a piece which would show my ability to do both. I should know in two weeks. love, jan
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, rdfrdmom, you did a great job writing this essay about the way we need to teach tolerance to children. i hate discrimination in all forms, no matter who it is projected toward.
reply by the author on 06-May-2012
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this is very well written, rdfrdmom, you did a great job writing this essay about the way we need to teach tolerance to children. i hate discrimination in all forms, no matter who it is projected toward.
Comment Written 05-May-2012
reply by the author on 06-May-2012
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So true, sweetwoodjax: when I was young, my family was discriminated against because we were poor -- it crosses so many levels, one could barely name them all, I believe -- love, jan
Comment from Writingfundimension
This is a superb and sobering essay, Jan. I'm sure based on this article, that you will get your desired position. Your viewpoint is sound and stunningly obvious: home and parents are the first examples of racial tolerance. I'm sure this is not the way that many parents view it. But, it is the reality.
Thank you for sharing this excellent writing with us here on FanStory.
Warm regards, Bev
reply by the author on 06-May-2012
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This is a superb and sobering essay, Jan. I'm sure based on this article, that you will get your desired position. Your viewpoint is sound and stunningly obvious: home and parents are the first examples of racial tolerance. I'm sure this is not the way that many parents view it. But, it is the reality.
Thank you for sharing this excellent writing with us here on FanStory.
Warm regards, Bev
Comment Written 05-May-2012
reply by the author on 06-May-2012
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thanks, Bev, for your good wishes -- love, jan
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You're welcome, jan.
Comment from burneymac29
Well written piece. I loved that y0ou addressed this issue as it is something we in America need to pay more attention to and not just turn the blind eye like it doesnt exist. Great job!
reply by the author on 06-May-2012
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Well written piece. I loved that y0ou addressed this issue as it is something we in America need to pay more attention to and not just turn the blind eye like it doesnt exist. Great job!
Comment Written 05-May-2012
reply by the author on 06-May-2012
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thanks, wwefan1978 -- love, jan
