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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think if you're white it's really important to present role models of white people who have fought for civil rights. Did anyone read, "Lies my Teacher Told Me?" The author talks  a lot about this. I think you  have to be careful not to present it as a 'white savior,' kind of thing, like look at this great white person who saved all the black people. However, I think children do benefit in seeing that white people can play an important anti-racist role. Too many people believe that white people who supported slavery and segregation were just products of their times, and should not be held accountable. Actually, there were many white people fighting against these systems. Children need to understand that they have a choice whether or not to support people with less power and privilege. [/quote]

OP here - thank you for better articulating what I meant! I have no interest in inculcating white pride, but just raising my child with the awareness that many of all colors have fought for justice. When he gets older he can understand more subtle stuff like the white savior stereotype, privilege, etc. [/quote]

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