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What does it mean?
Families are the best place to learn and practice mutual tolerance and acceptance.
In plain terms
Family teaches tolerance and acceptance.
What can you take from it?
Cultivate respectful habits at home.

Where it applies

  • parenting
  • multigenerational households

Putting it to work

  • model inclusive behavior
  • discuss differences openly

Questions to consider

  • What family practices promote tolerance?
  • How to handle intolerance at home?

Another view

Not all families are supportive environments.

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