Handling teasing about religion (Bryson, Age 10)

Ep. 25 – Bryson, Age 10: Handling teasing about religion | Moving past us-versus-them thinking

Bryson wants to know why kids are sometimes mean about religion.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

- How many different religions can you name? What do you know about them?

- What examples can you think of in your life of us-versus-them thinking or in-group bias (meaning kids prefer people in their own group compared to another group)? What do you think might help these groups get along better?

- Have you ever been picked on or treated unfairly because of your religion? Have you ever heard someone else getting picked on because of their religion? How did you handle it?

- Do you think kids or adults are more accepting of differences? Why?

- Why is it wonderful that everyone is not exactly like you?

Books mentioned in the podcast:

Growing Friendships: A Kids' Guide to making and Keeping Friends https://eileenkennedymoore.com/child-development-books/growing-friendships/

Growing Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Dealing with Emotions about Friends and Other Kids https://eileenkennedymoore.com/child-development-books/growing-feelings/

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