And yet, in our own lives, we often limit ourselves to one choice in the type of people we associate with-those we think are most like ourselves. Sometimes we are afraid to approach someone who speaks differently or dresses differently, because we don t know how to interact with him or her. As the new school year begins, our classrooms will be filled with students from diverse cultures and backgrounds. It is important to set a good example for our children and teach them to appreciate their differences. Learn from them.
Variety is the spice of life.
Be tolerant of differences. Try to understand them and don t judge. Learn why they do things the way they do. Look for similarities in people rather than differences. We are usually more alike than we are different.