July 15, 2008

When children are marked as racists

In these day of high security and ultra political correctness there are certain things that we used to say and do, which for one reason or another we can no longer do and say at least out n public anyway, but there are worrying signs that pre school children are being judged by the actions.

In a report by the National Children’s Bureau has come up with some staggering ideas:

“The 366-page guide for staff in charge of pre-school children, called Young Children and Racial Justice, warns: “Racist incidents among children in early year’s settings tend to be around name-calling, casual thoughtless comments and peer group relationships.”

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The guide goes on to warn that children might also “react negatively to a culinary tradition other than their own by saying ‘yuk’”. Source [Telegraph]

These are worrying times when a child’s future can be mapped out simply on the type of foods that they like.

Source [Kid Nutrition]