{"id":2021,"date":"2020-10-15T14:50:15","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T18:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/?p=2021"},"modified":"2023-12-12T16:53:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T21:53:43","slug":"3-things-we-can-learn-from-our-kids-about-diversity-and-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/3-things-we-can-learn-from-our-kids-about-diversity-and-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things We Can Learn From Our Kids About Diversity and Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Listen to this article<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"This article first appeared in Cary Magazine. Understanding more about diversity and inclusion, how it enriches our lives and brings new ideas, experiences, and energies to our world, is becoming more a part of conversations in the workplace and at home. But among the insightful resources, we are overlooking some of our most powerful teachers\u00a0\u2014\u00a0our children. We can find an abundance of articles that outline talking points with our children on the importance of diversity and inclusion including setting a good example, exposing them to different cultures, and diversifying their reading lists, toys and friend groups. However, these tangible actions merely reinforce what children know instinctually. Children look first to what they have in common. \u201cWho is your favorite Disney princess?\u201d \u201cDo you like baseball?\u201d \u201cDo you want to go on the swings?\u201d These are the kinds of questions that trigger new friendships between children. Whereas adults are very dialed in to disparities between them and others, and often make assumptions about others based on first impressions, children are unabashedly brave in approaching whomever might be in proximity. Before this pandemic changed our work culture, when was the last time you took a different seat in the break room to introduce yourself to someone new? Children aren\u2019t afraid to ask questions. As adults, we often avoid topics or even people when we are afraid that we may say the wrong thing. As a diversity executive, I often ask questions of people when I want to understand more about cultures, religions, identities, disabilities and experiences. I have found that overwhelmingly, people welcome opportunities to share more about who they are. Children are courageous in that their desire to understand outweighs their fear of judgement about what they may not know. One of the primary rules of inclusion is the concept of getting comfortable being uncomfortable. Children prioritize empathy. Let\u2019s be honest, in this unprecedented year, we all need a little extra love\u00a0\u2014\u00a0at an appropriate distance of course. 2020 has been difficult to navigate with a pandemic, economic downturn, and racial inequities all taking center stage. We\u2019re frustrated, scared, lonely and exhausted. While we look to steer conversations around why things are occurring and who is at fault, children are much more inherently connected with others, taking time to really listen, encourage vulnerability, and offer affirmations and support. It\u2019s important to slow down and take time for each other. In a world that is becoming increasingly diverse, while also becoming increasingly hurried and disconnected through our advancements in and dependence on technology, there is much we can learn from our children, particularly around relationships, prioritization and fearlessness. Through their lens, we can get closer to building a world that includes expanded respect, curiosity, engagement and humanity\u00a0\u2014\u00a0and to celebrating more of what makes each of us unique.\", \"US English Male\");\n                }\n            };\n        <\/script>\n     <\/br><br \/>\n<em>This article first appeared in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carymagazine.com\/features\/what-we-can-learn-from-our-kids-about-diversity-and-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cary Magazine<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Understanding more about diversity and inclusion, how it enriches our lives and brings new ideas, experiences, and energies to our world, is becoming more a part of conversations in the workplace and at home. But among the insightful resources, we are overlooking some of our most powerful teachers\u00a0\u2014\u00a0our children.<\/p>\n<p>We can find an abundance of articles that outline talking points with our children on the importance of diversity and inclusion including setting a good example, exposing them to different cultures, and diversifying their reading lists, toys and friend groups. However, these tangible actions merely reinforce what children know instinctually.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8876 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-1024x341.png\" alt=\"TDM Library: your one-stop-shop for update, expert DEI Resources. Explore the platform with a free trial. 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Whereas adults are very dialed in to disparities between them and others, and often make assumptions about others based on first impressions, children are unabashedly brave in approaching whomever might be in proximity. Before this pandemic changed our work culture, when was the last time you took a different seat in the break room to introduce yourself to someone new?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Children aren\u2019t afraid to ask questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As adults, we often avoid topics or even people when we are afraid that we may say the wrong thing. As a diversity executive, I often ask questions of people when I want to understand more about cultures, religions, identities, disabilities and experiences. I have found that overwhelmingly, people welcome opportunities to share more about who they are. Children are courageous in that their desire to understand outweighs their fear of judgement about what they may not know. 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