One thing is certain, kids aren’t born hateful. Prejudices are learned. Hatred and intolerance can be learned, but so too can sensitivity, understanding, empathy, and tolerance. If today’s children are to have any chance of living harmoniously in this multiethnic world, it is critical that parents nurture it. REALITY CHECK: Did you know that today’s [...]

The family is the first school of virtue.  Even in our increasingly toxic culture, parents can still have the inside track in their children’s development because parents are their children’s first and most important moral teachers. That premise only applies though if parents choose to use their moral influence. Remember, children do not acquire strong [...]

How teaching children tolerance can curb bullying and peer cruelty REALITY CHECK: Did you know that today’s American youth are displaying intolerant actions at alarming rates-and at younger and younger ages? The FBI tells us most hate crimes are committed by youth younger than nineteen. Tolerance is a powerful virtue that helps curtail hatred, bullying, [...]

Most Disturbing Teen Activity: “Beat the Jew” Game La Quinta High School students have been in the news lately and now face disciplinary and possibly legal action. The problem: High school students participating in a game called “Beat the Jew.”   The game: Students  playing the role of Nazis who blindfold and then drop off [...]

by Michele Borba Reality Check: Did you know that today’s American youth are displaying intolerant actions at alarming rates-and at younger and younger ages? Did you  know that almost one third of all hate crimes involve youth under the age of eighteen? The vast majority of these crimes are committed by males. Importantly, the data documented [...]