Lunch today was at a counter spot in the mall. Normally, I opt for a table, but none of them were open, so I settled for a stool between a young couple and a group of ten-year-olds.
The children were a diverse group. The ones closest to me were, and I kid you not, one African American, one Asian, one Latino, and one white. Three boys and one girl, respectively.
They were having such fun. Seated several spaces away from their adult sponsor they were being silly. One child was pouring Sprite into another child’s ice cream while the other two giggled.
“Drink! Drink!” They urged. The child drank to the simulated gags of his companions.
I couldn’t help but laugh. “Are you all best friends?” I asked.
“Yes ma’am!” One little boy said. “We do everything together.”
I got a little misty eyed thinking about their innocent friendship. Our future leaders won’t think about race or gender differences if we just leave them alone. Power to the kids.
Peace, people!
Praying for Eyebrowz 
The key thing is, as you said “if we just leave them alone”.
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I know.
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That must have been really nice! I have no idea what the current sociological/psychological theories are – they tend to change over time! But I’m totally convinced all forms of racism and sexism only develop with adult input and/or example …
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It’s definitely learned behavior.
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Which is why it’s so depressing there seems to be no end in sight …
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There is hope, I think. Each generation seems to be mingling a bit more. One day all the old coots will be gone, and while there’ll be holdovers surely they’ll fade away, too.
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Agree with hoping, but it’s a very slow process. Have a good Sunday 🙂
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