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Children saying "yuck" may be racist
This topic is about Children saying "yuck" may be racist, the author, zoomer, wrote about: QUOTE LONDON, July 7 (UPI) -- Toddlers who say "yuck" when given flavorful foreign food may be exhibiting racist behavior, a British government-sponso ... To read more just scroll down
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QUOTE LONDON, July 7 (UPI) -- Toddlers who say "yuck" when given flavorful foreign food may be exhibiting racist behavior, a British government-sponsored organization says. http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2008/07/07/Cla...10711215448922/ If you don't like some foreign food you are now a racist? Are the toddlers supposed to be more polite in their reaction to foreign foods then they are to "native" foods? Are we at the point that we should even suppress the personal tastes of toddlers in the interest of being PC and considerate of other cultures? This is going way too far. I think this is seriously taking the idea of sensitivity to other cultures to an even more absurd level then it's currently at. |
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Jul 17 2008, 10:27 PM
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What a load of Bollocks... Obviously a bit of a slow period at the Bureau.
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Jul 18 2008, 10:31 AM
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I get the feeling that this is one of those times when the person who came up with it, thought it sounded OK in his head (when intermingled with some f*cked-up reasoning) but now realises he's being a tool... He/she/they should put their hands up and admit how ridiculous the notion is... never happen, though, coz these types are so far up their own arses they wouldn't lower themselves to admit they're not really better than the rest of us.
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Jul 18 2008, 11:06 AM
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Thought I'd go digging and found this "Response" from the NCB.
QUOTE Young Children and Racial JusticeWednesday 9 July 2008 Recent media coverage referring to the NCB publication, Young Children and Racial Justice: Taking action for racial equality in the early years, has misrepresented the content and purpose of this valuable tool designed to support early years professionals in their work. A spokesperson from NCB said: ‘It is an excellent resource which has been specially designed to help teachers and nursery leaders recognise what is, and just as importantly, what is NOT potentially racist behaviour and attitudes in youngsters in their care. References to use of the word ‘yuk’, ‘spicy foods’ and reporting young children to local authorities, in this 366-page book, have been misrepresented and misunderstood as a consequence of that.’ ‘This book is being funded by NCB from book sales alone – and not from government funding or from any grants, as has also been reported. The sales have been excellent so far which goes to show there is an acknowledged need for books like it. ’ Jane Lane, the author, who is not a member of NCB staff, but an advocate worker for racial equality in the early years sector, said: ‘Children are like sponges and the early years of their lives are critical for helping them understand and learn to respect the opinions, differences, similarities and needs of others.’ http://www.ncb.org.uk/Page.asp?originx_607...64k_2008772856u |
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