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Exposing your children
to the many different cultures that are found throughout the world will make
them well-rounded individuals who have a true appreciation for people all over
the planet, not just in their home country. To make the experience of learning
about other cultures more fun for your kids, though, you should follow the
helpful tips and strategies below.
Every religion has
something unique to offer; yet all religions have the common theme of loving
yourself and loving those around you equally. By exposing your children to the
many different religious teachings from around the world, you can prove to them
that everyone basically holds to the same hopes and values, but they express
them differently and follow different scriptures or deities. You can study
everything from Buddhism to Christianity on sites like Deily, and you can allow your kids to determine
which religion they connect with most, rather than forcing them to believe in
what you believe.
One of the best and
most fun ways to dive into a different culture is by indulging in its food. You can actually learn a lot about a culture
by sampling its most beloved dishes, so make it a point to research some
recipes that you can make at home, and find local restaurants that are family
owned and operated and are serving up authentic cuisine. You may be surprised
by how different yet delicious the flavors are, and your kids may find that
their favorite dishes aren’t their own culture’s recipes after all.
The simple act of
printing out a world map is a great way to show your kids where different
countries are located and where different cultures come from. You can
incorporate these lessons into your other strategies. For example, on a night
during which you will be having Indian cuisine for dinner, you can take the map out and show your kids where India is located.
Yet another fun way to
teach your kids about different cultures from around the world is by taking
them to a museum. You can go to a natural history museum that will focus on the
evolution of various cultures from across the globe, or you can visit museums
that are dedicated specifically to a single culture, such as the Native
American culture. Museums are highly educational, and they provide parents with
a host of resources that they can use to teach their kids more about diversity
and global cultures. So go ahead and plan a day at the museum and visit all of
the exhibits that will expose your kids to the artwork and history of people
from other countries.
These are just a few
of the many fun ways that you can teach your kids about other cultures from
other parts of the world. Of course, you want to also teach them about your own
heritage and its culture, but this is a fantastic way to raise kids who will
embrace diversity.
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Parents, how do you teach your kids about other cultures?
