单选题
As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "Universal human
rights begin in small places, close to home." And Tolerance.org, a Web site from
the Southern Poverty Law Center, is helping parents across the country create
homes in which tolerance and understanding are guiding themes. "The goal of
nurturing open-minded, empathetic children is a challenging one," says Jennifer
Holladay, director of Tolerance. org. "To cultivate tolerance, parents have to
instill in children a sense of empathy, respect and responsibility—to oneself
and to others—as well as the recognition that every person on earth is a
treasure." Holladay offers several ways parents can promote tolerance:
Talk about tolerance. Tolerance education is an ongoing process; it
cannot be captured in a single moment. Establish a high comfort level for open
dialogue about social issues. Let children know that no subject is taboo.
Identify intolerance when children are exposed to it. Point out stereotypes and
cultural misinformation depicted in movies, TV shows, computer games and other
media. Challenge bias when it comes from friends and family members. Do not let
the moment pass. Begin with a qualified statement: "Andrew just called people of
XYZ faith 'lunatics.' What do you think about that, Zoe?" Let children do most
of the talking. Challenge intolerance when it comes from your children. When a
child says or does something that reflects biases or embraces stereotypes,
confront the child: "What makes that joke funny, Jerome?" Guide the conversation
toward internalization of empathy and respect—"Mimi uses a walker, honey. How do
you think she would feel about that joke?" or "How did you feel when Robbie made
fun of your glasses last week?" Support your children when they are the victims
of intolerance. Respect children's troubles by acknowledging when they become
targets of bias. Don't minimize the experience. Provide emotional support and
then brainstorm constructive responses. For example, develop a set of comebacks
to use when children are the victims of name-calling. Create opportunities for
children to interact with people who are different from them. Look critically at
how a child defines "normal." Expand the definition. Visit playgrounds where a
variety of children are present—people of different races, socioeconomic
backgrounds, family structures, etc. Encourage a child to spend time with
elders—grandparents, for example. Encourage children to call upon community
resources. A child who is concerned about world hunger can volunteer at a local
soup kitchen or homeless shelter. The earlier children interact with the
community, the better. This will help convey the lesson that we are not islands
unto ourselves. Model the behavior you would like to see. As a parent and as
your child's primary role model, be consistent in how you treat others.
Remember, you may say, "Do as I say, not as I do," but actions really do speak
louder than words.
单选题
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Tolerance. org?
A. It is a Web site from the Northern Poverty Law Center.
B. It is helping parents across the country create homes for those
orphans.
C. The goal is to challenge those intolerant children.
D. It helps parents cultivate a sense of empathy and responsibility in their
children.