I agree with you. It’s our job as parents to “guide” them. I remember several months ago my daughter made reference to “a Black man.” I asked her (like she’d know what to tell me) who she heard that from, because my husband nor I had taught her the distinctions in skin color. I found it a bit disconcerting that she heard it from someone other than her parents. Yet, we’ve been trying to teach her how beautiful she is without making distinctions (if that makes any sense). She doesn’t have to feel put down just because her skin’s a different color. This is what we’re trying to teach her!

I agree with you. I do think that dark influences can affect what we do. Unfortunately, the church can sometimes do more harm than good if they’re not careful. It’s happened. And it’s been tragic.

Happy Birthday to your little one coming up! While your daughter will encounter ignorance in her lifetime, the great thing is we know how to equip our children with the skills on how to address the ignorance!

I would agree, that respect for their parents, themselves and others is crucial. What I’ve observed is that little ones don’t make much note of differences between themselves and their peers. They are taught that and then as they get older, spread it through the peer group.

Our goal may be to guide our children to a better attitude so that they spread a greater acceptance of each other. In this way, a lttle at a time, we parents–through our kids–can change this world.

Happy, happy Birthday to your precious one.

Cho’s mom believed he was under some kind of dark influence and tried to get help from the church. I pray other mothers know the victory we have in Christ to overcome these demons of hate.

I agree it’s important to teach out children to respect not only themselves but others. I teach that to my daughter and my mentees.

My daughter was born on May 21st. S She will be four years old. She’s mixed (Black, Indian, & Irish) I’m sure she will encounter ignorance.