How to Talk to Your Child About Diversity and Inclusion
1. Children begin to notice differences in people from a young age, so it's important to start talking to them about diversity and inclusion early on
2. Use language that your child can understand and that is appropriate for their age and developmental level.
3. Teach your child to celebrate differences in people, whether it be race, ethnicity, religion, ability, gender, or sexuality.
4. Expose your child to positive examples of diversity, such as books, TV shows, and movies that feature diverse characters.
5. Teach your child about the concept of privilege and how it can impact people's experiences in life.
6. Talk to your child about stereotypes and how they can be harmful and unfair.
7. Encourage your child to ask questions about differences and be open to answering them.
8. Be honest with your child about the history of discrimination and prejudice, and explain how it has impacted different groups of people.
9. Model inclusive behaviour by treating everyone with respect and kindness, and by standing up against discrimination and prejudice.
10. Continue to have conversations with your child about diversity and inclusion as they grow and learn, and be open to learning and growing yourself.
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