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The Brood: Teaching tolerance to kids amid anti-Muslim sentiment
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Dec 8, 2015
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The Brood: Teaching tolerance to kids amid anti-Muslim sentiment
When prejudice makes its way into the national conversation, what's the best way for teachers and parents to talk with kids about tolerance?
What's the best way to talk with kids about politics and the presidential election?
What's the best way to talk with kids about religious and cultural diversity?
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When prejudice makes its way into the national conversation, what's the best way for teachers and parents to talk with kids about tolerance?

Since the deadly rampage in San Bernardino last week, there's been a lot of confusion and concern about Muslims in America.

Most Muslims insist theirs is a very different faith than the one practiced by the suspected shooters. But that may be difficult to really understand, especially if you're a young child.

Christy Tirrell-Corbin, Executive Director at the Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention at the University of Maryland, joined Take Two to discuss teaching children about tolerance.

To hear the full interview with Christy Tirrell-Corbin, click the link above.