Jaime, confused, hurt, and disappointed is punished. The child's worldview contrasts the parent's. Pat and Jean drop by for an unexpected visit. They have just received great news and can't wait to share it in person with their best friend, Terri. Terri, on the other hand, is in the middle of a challenging project that is shadowed by a weighty deadline.
Time is of the essence.
Terri finds this visit imposing and assuming. Anxiety and frustration are mixed with guilt, as Terri wonders why they didn't call first. In this situation, different values are manifesting and creating an uncomfortable situation for Terri whether or not the emotions are expressed. Alex suggests that the Community Human Relations Committee consider initiating ongoing dialogue at monthly meetings so that the group has an opportunity to explore bias and prejudice within the group as an exercise for dealing with bias and prejudice in the community. Although slow to react, all members ultimately respond with many voicing personal concerns.