11-30-2009, 03:52 AM
I would engage the conversation around the idea that we humans have a range of amazing differences - and that those differences are normal. Skin color, height, weight, strength, musical ability, etc.
A good place to start could be with a sports contest - an NFL football game shows an amazing range of diversity alone, from 350 lb linemen to 150 lb wide receivers.
All depends on your personal taste, of course.
But my experience - my oldest is 14 - is that you should start the conversation as early as possible. Otherwise, the kids will be learning from others - and first - from their playmates, friends, television, etc.
Sesame St has some good education on this broader topic.
A good place to start could be with a sports contest - an NFL football game shows an amazing range of diversity alone, from 350 lb linemen to 150 lb wide receivers.
All depends on your personal taste, of course.
But my experience - my oldest is 14 - is that you should start the conversation as early as possible. Otherwise, the kids will be learning from others - and first - from their playmates, friends, television, etc.
Sesame St has some good education on this broader topic.