How to Teach Global Citizenship to Kids as Seen on Multicultural Kid Blogs
“Global citizenship” is a term that gets thrown around but many some people may be unclear what it means. According to BuildingPeace.org: “The concept of global citizenship can mean different things to different people. Sometimes, it refers to people who have had experiences abroad. Other times, a global citizen is someone who is knowledgeable about other parts of the world.”
Global citizenship to me means awareness of the world around us – not just geographically but also culturally. I believe this awareness is crucial for children as the world is becoming increasingly global. Through social media, travel, business, and immigration, it’s now easier than ever to interact with people from around the world. Though there are those fighting against diversification, it’s something that is organically happening and therefore it’ll be pretty difficult to stop. That’s why it should be embraced and harnessed for all the good things things that can emerge.
My post about global citizenship was recently published on Multicultural Kid Blogs. It’s a wonderful website with membership in the hundreds that includes resources and posts from multicultural bloggers. My current post looks at teaching global citizenship to kids and is based on my own experience with my children.
Here’s an excerpt:
“America today post-election appears as divided as ever since the Civil Rights era. Though many reasons contribute to this divide, I believe one driving factor is the lack of empathy regarding others – the unwillingness to view those different from us as human beings who hold the same hopes and fears for their families just like everyone else. That’s why it’s so important to teach global citizenship to kids. Children who are cognizant of their world will have a raised awareness of how differences can lead to positive outcomes. Differences need not equate to something bad or scary.”
Check out my post on Multicultural Kid Blogs here: “6 Tips to Teach Global Citizenship to Kids”
Peace and happiness,
Maria
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