Talking to Kids About Social Class Helps Shape their Views: Here’s What to Say

Talking to Kids About Social Class Helps Shape their Views: Here’s What to Say

As educators, we want to be able to help our families continue conversations begun in the classroom at home. This article by Bob McKinnon provides several tips to know what to say in the important conversation about class differences and how to view them. It is important for a child’s development to build an understanding around social hierarchy, status, and inequality.

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Journal Prompt

  • What kinds of conversations have you had with your students and/or your own children regarding class in the United States? Did you follow a similar approach as the article? Do you think these guidelines are helpful?
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