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Is Your Baby a Racist?

Jane Lane, a “racial equality advocate,” published a new book this week in which she suggests a link between a toddlers reaction to foreign foods and possible future racist attitudes. In Young Children and Racial Justice: Taking Action for Racial Equality in the Early Years, Jane believes society should pay closer attention to children “who react negatively to a culinary tradition other than their own by saying ‘yuck.'”baby-mommy.jpg

Why? Jane believes such nose-thumbing at ethnic food could be an early indicator that your baby is a racist. I’m not making this up. And, since Jane’s goal is to stamp out racism in the world, parents should heed what Jane sees as an “early warning sign” of racist tendencies. I guess that means if Tommy doesn’t like tacos as a toddler, that’s an indicator he may harbor prejudice against Latinos once he grows up.

While I commend Jane’s desire to end racism, this view troubles me for a host of reasons. Is a parent supposed to place their 18-month-old in sensitivity training because he or she doesn’t like curry dishes? Should a toddler’s food preferences be recorded in a national database so that her elementary school teachers can keep an eye on how she socializes with various nationalities?

No question, racism is a cancer. And teaching our children to love one another regardless of race is imperative. But to suggest disliking the taste of Indian, Cajun, Greek or any other cuisine means a person may be exhibiting racist behavior is a serious stretch, don’t you think? Besides, how can you blame a toddler for not liking steamed broccoli? It’s yucky!

What country is broccoli from anyway?

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Topics: Current Events Tags: family, kids July 9, 2008 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

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Jim-Daly Jim Daly is a husband, father and President of Focus on the Family and host of its National Radio Hall of Fame broadcast. His blog, Daly Focus, is full of timely commentary and wisdom designed to help you navigate and understand today’s culture. His latest book is Marriage Done Right.

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