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avatarLinda
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How do you teach a child how to deal with racism in school when they were never taught differences?

Children are using the N----- word and other racial slurs, but the educators are taking it lightly as well as minimizing this behavior.

Question applies to ages: 15

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Wow is this a tough question. I'm assuming you are talking about how someone who grew up never hearing these awful words and is now being exposed to them should deal with it. If this IS the case, then congratulations to you as a parent. It is, however, our job as parents to make sure our children know that there are people out there who will hurt others just for fun. And they WILL pick on people who can't or won't defend themselves.

That's when we, as individuals, have to stand up against that kind of thing. Set an example for your child and go to that school and refuse to see that kind of behavior taken lightly. I'm sure the school has a policy on this, and for whatever reason, they are choosing not to enforce it. Speak out, ask them why.
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