their parents taught them, what did your parents teach you? Some things are true if you say them enough. What are you teaching your kids?, are things going to be the same for another hundred years?
2007-02-07 04:13:09 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I was taught similar, with terms used in my parents house when I was young that I wouldn't even say as an adult. The greatest day was when my 5 year old daughter came home from school and told me about new friend. When I asked what she looked like she described several of her qualities. When I met her was the first time I realized she was black. That's color blind, at least for her because it was the first thing (unfortunately) that I noticed.
2007-02-07 04:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by this_takes_awhile 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recently had an enlightening moment that made things much clearer for me. Though I still find pointless racism to be a major problem in this country, I no longer question where the hatred comes from. A friend recently explained to me in a very simple way why hatred is ingrained in the lives of humans. The explanation shows that hatred is as natural as love. Basically, the argument is that there can be no love without hatred. The bigger and deeper the hate that exists in this world, the greater the possible love that can exist. Because in nature every action has an equal and opposite reaction. This is a law of physics. It is so well understood that the idea has been around for many centuries. Not just in science but also with the Yin and Yang. I am not saying simply add to the hatred, but understand that it is as human to hate as it is to love.
2007-02-07 05:39:31 · answer #2 · answered by killapaddler 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm confused by the statement, you're not but you "have to try". The question is why? While teachings by the elders may cause one to be racist, there is no explanation as to why be racist. The main cause was the superiority status of a race. Times have changed, good or bad. I'm not racist in context, but there are many dislikes I hold on individuals besides their race.
2016-05-24 03:13:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents taught us that you have to try and treat all people the way you would like to be treated. If you are a closed mind person(same as a racist) you will never enjoying being around people of a different race.
2007-02-07 04:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by mil414 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nobody is born as a racist. The environment where they are raised is I believe the most important aspect of a child having tendencies towards hate. So in other words the parents and the friends of the child is tho most significant factor.
Like a dog. If you teach your dog to bark at strangers, dog will do what it is told. maybe eventually attack them when they invade its territory.
2007-02-07 04:26:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My parents taught me not to judge people by their races, religions or social classes. I treat all people alike and I'm never afraid. I tell my kids that in every place in the world, there's the good and the bad, and that no one is perfect.
2007-02-07 04:19:43 · answer #6 · answered by mirei m 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like to think of myslef as a follower of natures design
DOES THE WOLF FEED THE FOX?
have you ever seen a crow build a nest for a robin
maybe an eagle could teach a turkey how to hunt
i dont think of it as racist i dont hate others no way could i ever hate someone for something they were born thats not logical nor do i feel guilt over the crimes of others and i will not starve my children to feed thiers
2007-02-07 05:13:19 · answer #7 · answered by fukawthoridy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good Morning John Alfred...
I believe we assimilate our parents' beliefs well into our teens...until we have actual experience in those issues ourselves. I was raised with certain beliefs about social issues (abortion), race issues and religious issues. They were firmly implanted. Once I got out into the world and met lots of different people with different perspectives, I began thinking on my own. At that time, I moved away from most of what my parents' believed. I don't disrespect them or their beliefs, but I had to find my own way...
2007-02-07 04:17:57 · answer #8 · answered by Super Ruper 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Racism can't be turned off like a light switch. It has to smothered over time. My dad grew up in rural Alabama in the 1940's. He was even approached for membership in the Ku Klux Klan (he declined). He was a good and smart man, who was also a product of his time. He also did his level best to raise his sons with fewer racist tendencies than he had, and we must do the same with our children, and so on.
You won't chop racism's head off. If you can kill it, it will be because you deprived it of oxygen.
2007-02-07 04:20:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
my parents taught me to never judge others, we are all equal. Look into someones heart and intentions not color. Do not put someone down for their beliefs, we are all have our own opinions. No one is better than anyone else no matter if you are wealthy or poor
these too are beliefs i will teach my children
2007-02-07 04:19:42 · answer #10 · answered by ws 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋