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A Positive Attitude About Culture
Positive, flexible attitudes toward other
people are rooted in strong, positive images
of ourselves. Self-assured children are not
threatened by differences. They remain open
to the new experiences that differences make
possible. Self-confident children learn to
be skeptical of negative cultural myths about
other people. They make up their own minds
about people as individuals rather than as
members of a stereotypical category.
Encourage and help your child find out about
his family history. You will have the opportunity
to be part of his adventure as he explores
his roots and his heritage. You can help
him find family pictures, record family stories
told by relatives, and visit libraries, county
archives, newspaper files, or cemeteries
where family history information might be
found.
Help him organize his family story. Help
him when he has questions about the customs
or traditions of other cultures he encounters
in his den or classroom. Help him prepare
his family story for exhibit at the pack
heritages celebration.
Enjoy the time you spend together. Seeing
your family heritage through your child's
eyes can be among the most satisfying things
you will do.
Resources
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At your local library or schools, look for
books about different cultures, including
nonfiction and books of stories from other
lands.
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Visit local cultural and historical museums
and centers. Invite guests from other cultures
to visit your den and talk with the boys
about their heritage.
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Boy's Life magazine can also be an excellent source
of information and stories about other cultures.
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