The idea behind teaching diversity to kids should be to inspire self-confidence , acceptance and respect for others who look differently, not hatred and resentment.

Tell her she is beautiful, she is unique and she is very intelligent! But also tell her that God created humankind and that means everyone in it, even those with different practice, different habits, hard to love or agree with. That way she can love herself even when others try to make her feel inferior.

Teach her values and importance of her heritage. But also tell her it’s a big world out there with people who think differently, do things differently and believe things differently. Tell her that’s okay because someone who does things differently does not deter from the value or importance of her own heritage. That way she can be curious about the world without feeling threatened when someone else does things differently.

Teach her independence and assertiveness with respect. Show her that her voice is important by expressing interest in what she has to say. If what she says is confusing, ask her a question and encourage her to clarify. That way she won’t see other people’s disagreements as personal attack. She will also learn that she can disagree with someone’s value without hating that person. That way she will be Not afraid to stand for what is right because she will understand standing for what is right is not about destroying other people, but it’s about empowering the unheard.

Teach her to be bold, fearless and kind just like Jesus was when he was on earth!