It's called a yarmulke. They believe it is important to keep their heads covered at all times. So, as your child attempts to make sense out of the world and figure out her role in it, she asks questions about people's appearances. You have bumpy hair. To an adult, this can sound like a form of prejudice, but it's important to remember that children aren't born with adult-like biases.
Young children respond to what is directly observable.
Usually when children make such statements they're merely expressing their fascination with differences. Unfortunately, it may also be behavior that they have learned through imitating the people around them. Parents can do much to foster an environment that allows children to become racially, ethnically and culturally healthy. If your child feels good about herself and confident about her place in the world, she will be less likely to be fearful of people who are different from her. BACK TO TOP Set a good example Children learn from observing your interactions with others.