Diversity and Young Children

At CCC, we celebrate our similarities and our differences. For young children, it starts with the simple observation that some of us love chocolate ice cream and others love strawberry. We read lots of books, listen to music from different cultures, and learn about different family traditions and celebrations. We celebrate our differences as a positive part of who we are! There are many children’s books that address the importance of acceptance, respect and how fortunate we are to have diversity among us.

Some children may be asking questions about the current protests and surrounding events. while others are too young to know what is happening.  For those children asking questions, experts will say, follow the child’s lead.  Let the child guide you as you understand what he/she is asking or might be anxious about. It is also important that we as adults understand our own feelings as we guide our own children. Children are very intuitive intuitive and take cues from us about how they should feel.  Making children feel safe is always key in uncertain times, as we have all heard over and over.