The fact is that we live in an increasingly diverse society. With the advent of technology, most children are exposed to behavioural, cultural, social, and even religious differences, as their friendship circles now span beyond their immediate environment. Therefore, tolerance is a necessary tool for them to enhance social relationships and even individual growth.
This year, we celebrated the United Nations International Day for Tolerance (on the 16th November) by using it as a teachable moment. We also had fun with the #iTolerate challenge. Please keep reading...
The United Nations defines Tolerance as:
Our children learnt to be willing to understand a different point of view beyond theirs, and how to not be condescending about it. We also educated our community (staff, students, and some parents) about how tolerance helps you learn something new, practice patience and respect, make new friends, and generally makes you a kind person.
While acceptance is good, we learnt that not all behaviours should be accepted. We made a pact to have zero tolerance for behaviours that disrespect or hurt others, like bullying, racial, ethnic and religious discrimination, stealing amongst others.
While we may accept people for who they are, we would not accept bad behaviour. We have resolved to treat others the same way we would like to be treated.
A little snippet of the #iTolerate challenge from our Lekki Campus can be seen on the facebook page.
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