Ask the Expert: dealing with and preventing racism

“Eww dirty”, “Chinese have slanted eyes” - Heard of these stereotypical statements/remarks about your race at least once? We all have heard stories about people being bullied, discriminated or attacked, due to their race. Imagine your child is the one in that situation, how would you feel? 🤔 As parents, you are your child’s role model and you have the ability to change their mindset 🧠 To better understand this topic, we have invited Rany Moran - Certified life coach, trained counsellor and parenting expert to answer your questions on dealing and preventing racism amongst children 🧒🏻👧🏽 We all have to start somewhere, so why not use our platform to learn more about it? Start commenting your questions before our session to be aware of what’s currently happening 🤓

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How early should we start teaching our children to embrace and respect different cultures in Singapore?

Rany Moran

Parenting expert, certified life coach, trained counsellor and mother of two

4y ago

Hi Vanessa, as early as possible! In ways and methods that are appropriate for their level and stage of development, of course. Not only are parents the primary educator of children, they are the key source of guidance that can help shape their natural qualities in either positive or negative ways depending on what we teach, show and exemplify. For babies, you can start with books or learning videos featuring people of different backgrounds, and as they grow older, you can set an example of having a diverse array of friends yourself, which will encourage them to forge friendships with people from all walks of life.

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