When I see small children (between 3-8 years old) they play with other kids from different races and cultures and it's absolutely not a problem. But adults, who are supposedly more mature, can't get through superficial differences. Why is that? What changed?
2007-07-17 03:38:19 · 7 answers · asked by trer 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Well said!
Children don't know that there is a problem...but there isn't a problem to begin with. Only "mature" people can find a problem where none exists...like a lawyer. It changes when the prejudiced parents got a hold our the innocent and loving children one day, then washed their brain with the nonsense of being different and better. It backfired though, since anyone thinking that they are better, automatically make themselves worse.
If we could stay children forever, it may get chaotic, but it would make life so much easier. We wouldn't waste our energy on silly wars, arguments or separating people...
Acceptance = Peace
2007-07-17 03:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by joe_on_drums 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"When I see small children (between 3-8 years old) they play with other kids from different races and cultures and it's absolutely not a problem."
I think U are a person of positive observation : )
Adults make personal choices and if a child were 2 choose to discriminate it would be no different. Children have been known to do things of this nature to *fit in* which is also not appropriate. No person truthfully has a valid reason to get involved with things such as using the color of ones skin to spread hatred OR make excuses in light of negative behavior within any individual - it is done by choice within the heart/soul. From observation history has spoken out loud and clear concerning the natural consequences of that action...note how many people pay attention to the past and notice what they get out of ignoring those consequences?
"superficial differences" - there is nothing superficial about a person's skins color (?) I may be wrong, but since you have shared a positive observation on the subject of those who descriminate, I'm almost certain you mean using a person's color as an excuse to argue, blame, or excuse/control.
As per that person that "beats" thier child using skin color as an excuse I'll bet that child will grow to be a national speaker against racial hatred. It's quite obvious instilling hatred for people using skin color as an excuse is no subject or positive motive for a parent to discipline a child - if the poster is doing so. That isn't an example of parental discipline because the child has done nothing wrong to deserve correction ...in poster's words a beating which is severe punishment for actually doing right. It means that child is rewarded for racial hatred also and so will not fit in or spread love to thy neighbor. That parent is objectifying their child INSTEAD of teaching his/her child to love and allow them 2 feel free 2 be neighborly with all and work out differences for what they really are.
Good question and good points.....
2007-07-17 04:43:24 · answer #2 · answered by GoodQuestion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are a white family, and my kids are perfect examples of that, especially my oldest who's 6. He's been in 2 different day-cares and is now in school. He will mention different names to me as his best friend, or as the boy he sits by on the bus everyday. Then when I see these kids, they are black. He seems to have an equal number of black friends and white friends...although I wouldn't be surprised if black outweighed white.
It makes me proud to see who his friends are. My husband and I don't have black friends (not by choice, that's just how it happens to be right now). At least we can see for ourselves that hatred and biggotry hasn't been introduced to our children.
p.s. To "The Master Race 10"---what is your problem? I checked out your profile after seeing your name show up a couple of times this morning....man, you have issues. Almost all of the questions you've answered have to do with blacks and hating blacks. You won't last on this site very long...
2007-07-17 03:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by Lissa 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would still get along with people as if I was still a child but growing up I met people who won`t like me for the way I am and that can cause me to be stereotypical against that ethnic thinking that everyone is like that.I must learn that not everyone would be like that in a certain group.
I know people who are still the same as when they were younger no one really changes by themselves. Its people`s surrounding that can have a change in someones attitude.
2007-07-17 03:56:18 · answer #4 · answered by sweetpie65 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Children are not born with preconceived notions of race or culture, these are learned traits. Children learn from their parents and their family about race and culture, and as they get older they learn from others around them.
2007-07-17 03:42:38 · answer #5 · answered by ellen d 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
low class people look down on other races. We all are a product of adam and Eve.
2007-07-17 03:49:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. If a rose by any other name is still a rose then why can't the same be said of humans?
2007-07-17 03:45:39 · answer #7 · answered by Heyitsme 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋