How to help your child understand differences As your child learns and grows, you can help her develop a positive attitude about differences and diversity. Give your child simple, straightforward answers when she asks questions about differences. As soon as children start to talk, they ask a wide range of questions and make comments about differences. Try to give simple, direct responses when your child asks a question. And yes, his hair is long.
Boys can have long hair, and girls can have short hair.
She's speaking another language. People speak in many different languages. Remember that questions and comments are a way for children to gather information about aspects of their physical identity. Children ask these questions to sort out ideas about who they are and how they are the same as or different from others. Always respond to your child's questions and comments, even if you aren't sure what to say.