My husband and I (both white) are trying very hard to raise our children to judge people by their character rather than by the way they look. We have recently moved to a Southern state and are living in a more ethnically diverse area than where we previously lived. My 3 year old daughter has started, in some circumstances, to refer to African-Americans as "chocolate," -- as in "the chocolate man came to our school and told us stories."
I can tell by her reaction to meeting children and adults of different races that she means nothing negative by her comments, but I am concerned that someone will find them offensive. I struggle with whether I should correct her and what I should say to her.
I would appreciate any thoughts and comments on this one. Thanks!
2006-09-26
05:55:19
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tarheel mom
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Toddler & Preschooler