Culturally Competent Kids

A book for parents that provides a science-based framework for helping to raise CULTURALLY COMPETENT KIDS

This book is for the parent who knows that culture is important. It is for the

parent who wants to teach their child about the world around them, but

doesn't know where to start. Let this book be your starting point and your guide.

The goal of Culturally Competent Kids is to help you raise your children to become

adults who respect and celebrate differences, rather than simply tolerating them.

Research shows that while biases begin to develop at age 6, their origins begin much

earlier. Unfortunately, diversity and culture are treated as though they are "grownup"

concepts, as if children don't recognize that diversity is all around them. Human

beings naturally categorize and your kids will develop preferences, prejudices, and

opinions about people who are different from them. Therefore, it is important for

parents to take an active role in helping their children see, understand, and develop

their understanding of people and cultures that are different.

As Dr. Sweeney says, "We don't have to all be friends, or even like each other,

to treat each other with respect."

This book provides a science-based framework with ideas and options to explore as

you embark on this cultural competence journey with your kids and also with yourself.