Teaching Children About Race

The world is filled with diversity. Different cultures, races and languages are part of every child’s daily life due to the accessibility of television and the Internet. Four- to 7-year-olds are naturally curious about these differences. They want to know why a person has a different skin color, clothing or hairstyle. Even slang from other cultures is questioned.

View these times as opportunities to build an appreciation for each distinct individual and for humankind as a whole. Explore the variety God created with its full array of shapes, colors and textures. Teach your child to value unique qualities in others.