A wave of terror attacks—from Paris to Beirut to San Bernadino, California—has led to mounting fears and growing anti-Muslim rhetoric. How do we deal with this as parents? Our children mirror most of what we say and do. One important way to raise global citizens is by being tolerant ourselves. Surrounding your family with people from different backgrounds can help build open-mindedness. And, don’t talk about “bad people” but about “people who wanted to do bad things.”
How to teach your children tolerance after terror attacks
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