How to Teach Racial Tolerance to Teens

In this diverse world, teenagers need to accept one another for their similarities as well as for their differences. While teenagers may easily accept different people of their own ethnicity, it may be difficult for them to accept others who aren't. Teaching racial tolerance to teenagers is necessary to make this world a better place. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

1. Discuss with your teenager about what he knows or doesn't know about people of other racial backgrounds. Sense if he has stereotypes that are not true. It's important to understand why and how the teen feels about racial differences in order to teach racial tolerance.

2. Educate your teenager about other racial backgrounds, especially the ones that she's learned to associate with stereotypes. If your teenager learns more about the ancestry of various racial types, she can feel connected to others in a meaningful way. For instance, if your teenager is having a difficult time accepting Jewish people, educate him or her about World War II and what they had to overcome.

3. Encourage your teenager to invite someone over that is of another racial background. The best way to teach your teenager about racial tolerance is have him get to know someone better that is different. Your teen may end having more in common with the other person than he originally thought.

4. Bring your teenager to plays or rent movies about racial injustice. Invite your teen to read stories about other teenagers who have stories to tell regarding racial discrimination. Learning more and more about other cultures can hopefully open your teenager's heart and mind.

5. Talk to your teenager often about her thoughts concerning racial tolerance. Let your teen express her feelings and if she have become more aware of society and how different cultures are treated in various countries. Hold conversations with your teenager to teach her about racial intolerance and voice your opinions as well.