Teaching Your Kids Tolerance

There have always been crimes fueled by hatred or prejudice, but according to the FBI, it wasn’t really until a generation ago that the term “hate crime” entered our collective vocabulary. At least since the 1920s, the FBI has looked into crimes that appear motivated by bias, including civil rights violations. But hate crimes can extend beyond race or religion, and can include attacks motivated by gender, sexual orientation or even disabilities.
Often, this bullying and violence stems from attitudes learned at a young age. American society is increasingly diverse, and our children are going to encounter people of various ethnicities, cultures, and faiths in school and in the community. An understanding of tolerance for those differences among us is something that will help our children navigate the world around us and help them succeed. As Kid’s Health points out, tolerance is about accepting people for who they are, and treating others the way you would like to be treated. Continue reading Teaching Your Kids Tolerance »







