ERIC ED359007: Briefs for Parents in Ready-To-Copy Form: English and Spanish. 1993 Compilation.

14 Pages·1993·0.37 MB·English

by  ERIC

DOCUMENT RESUME
ED 359 007
RC 019 208
AUTHOR
Howley, Craig B.; Cahape, Pat
TITLE
Briefs for Parents in Ready-To-Copy
Form: English and
Spanish. 1993 Compilation.
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and Small
Schools, Charleston, WV.
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Child Advocacy; *Child Development;
*Child Rearing;
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Elementary Secondary
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Homework; *Parent
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*Parent
Student Relationship; Social Bias;
Sociz.1 Support
Groups; Special Needs Students
ABSTRACT
This document contains English
and Spanish versions
of six one-page reports for
parents. Each brief provides
background,
suggestions, and sources of
further information on educational
and
child-rearing topics of
common interest to parents. Titles
are: "The
Best and Worst of Times: Support
Groups Help" ("Los tiempos mejores
y
peorzs: Los grupos apoyadores pueden ayudar");
"Moral Development in
Children" ("Ser carinoso
es un proyecto familiar"); "Homework:
How
Parents Can Help" ("Las tareas
escolares: Como Jos padres pueden
ayudar"); "Every Child Needs
a Champion" ("Cada nino necesita
un
campeon"); "Accounting for
Prejudice: It Doesn't Add Up"
("Justificar
el prejuicio: Es que
no es justo"); and "The Wizards of Odds:
Kids
Who Overcome Risks" ("Los ninos
superheroes: Triunfando de
obstaculos"). (SV)
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Clearinghouse on
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Briefs for Parents in Ready-to-Copy Form
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION
Office of Educational Res/retch
(English/Spanish Versions)
and improvement
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
INFORMATION
CENTER (ERIC/
O This document has been
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1993 Compilation.
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ment do not necessarily
represent official
OERI position or policy
Craig Howley
Pat Cahape
In plain language these six briefs state what researchers and practitioners have learned.
Originally prepared as articles for rural newsweeklies as "filler," the briefs have been given high
marks by both editors and readers.
You'll probably come up with a variety of uses for the briefs, once you review them. Other
educators and community organizations, however, have used the briefs...
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in report cards;
for handouts at PTA or PTO meetings;
for distribution in public waiting rooms (for example, doctors' offices, post offices, health
departments);
as readings in parent information or training courses;
in school handbooks or in orientation materials for parents of incoming students;
in teacher inservice packets; or
in school calendars.
This publication was prepared with funding from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of
Educational Research and Improvement, under contract no. RI-88-062016. The opinions expressed
herein do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of the Office of Educational Research
and
Improvement or the Department of Education.
1993
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A
The Best and Worst of Times:
Support Groups Help
Can you remember the feeling
These include other parents
of becoming a parent for the first
who face the same challenge.
time? It's powerful, and fear is as
That's why "support groups" ex-
much a part of it as love. How can
ist. Let's face it: The issues facing
any parent ever do what seems
parents of special needs children
necessary? Somehow, most par-
scare other parents. That fear often
ents rise to the occasion. And as
prevents those whose children are
the new life unfolds, parents learn
not so different from helping. But
to take the bad with the good.
parents who are actually facing the
Part of taking the bad with the
fear usually do want to help each
good may include dealing with
other. These parents form support
what people now call "special
groups, often with the help of pro-
needs." The term refers to children
fessionals.
who are very different from most
Support groups exist for all
The difference might
children.
kinds of special needs these
involve a handicap or dis-
daysvictims of abuse and
ability, but it can also mean
neglect, people with AIDS,
any out-of-the-ordi-
people who have lost a loved
nary condition (includ-
one, parents of disabled chil-
special
ing
talents).
dren. Groups that meet face-
The challenge, in fact,
to-face on a regular basis
is to provide what the
are ideal. But even if you.
child needs as a result
live in an isolated rural
of being so different.
area, you can get help
-;
This is an impor-
and information by
tant point. Meeting
contacting state or
special need
a
national organiza-
means
making
tions. Andchances
areyou can make
things right for the
child. The only ques-
contact with someone in
tions are the usual ones: How?
similar circumstances with whom
Who? Where? and When? The
you can talk by phone when
idea is to overcome barriers, not to
needed.
accept them. Not to give up. Not
To learn more about support
to accept "if's" and "but's" and
groups for children with special
"no's" when you know you're
needsor virtually any topic re-
right. Knowing when you are right
lated to education and raising chil-
is a matter of courage, knowledge,
dren, call the ERIC Clearinghouse
and the support of people you trust.
on Rural Education and Small
Parents of children with special
Schools (ERIC/CRESS) toll-free
needs can feel alone, stressed-out,
at 1-800/624-9120. We can send
and inadequate. They often feel
you a free packet of six brief re-
guilty as a result. These emotions
ports about special needs students
are natural. They come with the
and put you in touch with organi-
Treating the child's need,
turf.
zations that can help. To find out
however, requires
that parents
more about the ERIC system and
make solid
connections
with
its services, call ACCESS ERIC at
people they can trust.
1-800/LET-ERIC.
3
Accounting for Prejudice:
It Doesn't Add Up
Equality before the law is the
children. Parents should talk and
foundation of our system of jus-
act in ways that show their children
tice. It was not always so.
they respect and appreciate human
Our word "prejudice," in fact,
differences. These include racial,
comes from an ancient Roman
gender, ethnic, religious,
lan-
guage, and mental differences
practice, the "praejudicium." This
was a hearing to determine an ac-
(including abilities and beliefs).
cused person's social
The example that par-
status in advance of a
ents set is the best pro-
In the real
real trial.
tection children have
the Romans
trial,
against
becoming
applied the law in
prejudiced people. A
different ways,
National Council for
depending on the
the Social Studies re-
social status of the ac-
port points out a num-
cused. Needless to say,
ber of facts about preju-
those of lower status
dice that should be use-
less well than
fared
ful to parents:
those of higher status.
children who feel good
Many people would claim that
about themselves are less likely
things are not really so different
than others to exhibit prejudice;
today. The legacy of prejudice is
caring for othersin the home
alive and well in most societies.
or at schoolis a key part of an
Equality before the law offers
environment that defuses
important, but limited, protection
prejudice;
from the effects of prejudice.
social influencesincluding
In modem times, prejudice
the mediadetermineattitudes
works like the old Roman praeju-
toward minorities more than
dicium, but on a personal level.
education; and
Prejudiced people make judg-
formal learning alone does not
ments about others based on un-
typically undo deep-seated
Such fears often
founded fears.
prejudices.
stem from limited information and
suspicion, which just don't add up
To find out more about preju-
to good judgment.
dice or any other topic related to
Any human differencein ap-
education and raising children,
pearance, behavior, or language
call the ERIC Clearinghouse on
can trigger unfounded fears in the
Rural Education and Small
prejudiced mind. Unfounded fears
Schools (ERIC/CRESS) toll-free
keep prejudiced people from act-
at 1-800/624-9120. We can help
ing responsibly as they interact
you get materials and put you in
with others.
touch with organizations that are
According to the National
concerned. We can provide a free
Council for the Social Studies,
copy of the National Council re-
prejudice begins early in
life,
port cited in this article (ED 258
grows in ignorance, and will per-
881), as well as a list of resources
sist if not challenged. Children, it
developed by the Los Angeles
seems, are the people most vulner-
County Commission on Human
able to the unfounded fears of
Relations (ED 337 520). To find
prejudice.
out more about the ERIC system
No one is more important than
and its services, call ACCESS
parents in defusing prejudice in
ERIC at 1-800/LET-ERIC.
4
Moral Development in
Children
We all want our children to
Necessary ingredients in-
lems.
become responsible, caring
clude commitment, time, and a lot
people. Anyone who has raised
of talk. Learning to care also re-
children knows how difficult a
quires thought.
Parents can read about tech-
challenge this really is. One thing
is clear, though:
The family is
niques to help them take this lead,
where it happens. Parents have the
and public libraries have a variety
most influence with children, and
of books on the topic. Sometimes,
no one but parents can demon-
too, the short-term help of a profes-
strate greater care or consistency.
sional counselor is useful. In many
The opinions of people outside
cases, the example set by parents
the family count, however. The
who deal openly with their own
commentslike "What a good
day-to-day difficulties is good for
baby you have! " begin
(But witness-
children.
ing parents' repeated,
right away. (Usually, this
statement means only
unsuccessful or hurtful
that the baby is quiet
attempts can harm chil-
and easy to please.)
dren's ability to care ei-
After the baby gets
ther for themselves or
a lot
it's
older,
for others.)
more difficult for
Children
also
people to say ex-
need the chance to act
actly what they
in caring ways.
A
think goodness in
good place
start
to
children is.
within the family is to
Many people,
have children help with
however, agree that caring
yard chores, kitchen
for others is an important
chores, or caring for
part of being goodboth in us
Such tasks give
pets.
and in our children. Parents' love
children a structure in which to
is critical, because without it, chil-
express their care. At first, chil-
dren will not care for themselves.
dren may resent new tasks. But
And they must care for themselves
when children become genuinely
before they can care for anyone
involved in such routines, they
else.
make a valuable contribution to
The support that family mem-
the family. This fact will become
bers give each other, in fact, helps
obvious to them in time, especially
make a family strong. Parents and
as parents express genuine appre-
children learn to sense that they
ciation. The children's contribu-
can count on one another. The
tion, in fact, can free up more of the
sense of caring, however, must be
parents' time for family activities.
built, day by day, as the children
To find out more about chil-
grow up and as the parents' lives
dren's moral development or any
Goodness is a moving
change.
other topic related to education
target.
and raising children, call the ERIC
As children grow up, they can
Clearinghouse on Rural Education
and Small Schools (ERIC/
help deal productively with the
daily strife and long-term chal-
CRESS) toll-free at
l -800/624-
We can provide a free
lenges that are part of life. Dealing
9120.
head -on with problems, both one-
packet of five short reports about
on -one and as a family, is challeng-
parenting and family life. To find
ing, but essential. Obviously, par-
out more about the ERIC system
ents need to take the lead in show-
and its
services, call ACCESS
ing children how to deal with prob-
ERIC at I- 800/LET -ERIC.
Homework: How Parents
Can Help
How important is homework
having the television on, however.
for helping children do well in
Children don't necessarily need to
study in a private space.
school? And how can busy parents
The
help?
kitchen may be a fine place to
Completing homework on time
study, for instance, so long as dis-
clearly contributes to school suc-
tractions are kept to a minimum.
Provide basic materials.
cess. It helps reinforce classroom
learning and shows teachers that
Pens, pencils, lined paper, pencil
the student wants to succeed. In
sharpener, and so forth are usually
students who have done
fact,
all your child will need. In higher
poorly in the past do better when
grades, your child may need graph
parents get involved in helping
paper, a dictionary, and other ma-
them get their homework done.
terials. Expect an occasional nip
But what is the best way for
to the library (for information) or
parents to help?
to the store (for supplies).
Helping should begin with
Help your child get organized
an understanding that
to bring home needed mate-
children are re-
rials. Provide either a note-
sponsible
for
book with dividers and
homework.
pockets in it or a back
Parents
are
pack so your child can
there to
help
reduce the chances of
them get organ-
losing
papers,
notes, or as-
ized and to en-
courage
them
If
signments.
when they get stuck.
getting organ-
Parents can do other things to
ized is a problem, involve
help with homework.
the teacher. In the earlier grades
Set a regular study time.
especially, most teachers are will-
ing to prompt children to take
Keep your child's attention span in
mindyou may need two short
home the required materials.
periods with a break in between.
Have your child write down
Check with your child's teacher if
daily homework assignments. If
you are uncertain about how much
your school does not have a home-
time to set aside for study. Make it
work hotline, ask the teacher to
a regular period, though, with a
check that your child has written a
beginning and an ending time.
list of assignments at the end of
Pick a time that won't be inter-
each day.
rupted by lessons or other activi-
To find out more about how to
ties. If your child finishes before
become involved in your child's
learningor virtually any topic
the end of the study time, have him
or her spend the rest of the time
related to education and raising
reading. This will help your child
children, call the ERIC Clearing-
become a better reader and it will
house on Rural Education and
reduce the temptation to hurry
Small Schools (ERIC/CRESS)
through assignments.
toll-free at 1-800/624-9120. We
Provide a quiet place for
can send you a free ERIC report
study. Try to eliminate as many
To find out
about homework.
distractions as possible.
Some
more about the ERIC system and
kids work better with a little, low-
its services, call ACCESS ERIC at
level background sound. Avoid
1-800/LET-ERIC.
The Wizards of Odds:
Kids Who Overcome Risk
Poverty, racial or ethnic preju-
seems to be the sense that they
dice, abusive environments, and
have a lot to do with what happens
other problems stack the odds of
in their lives. They reject the role
life against many children. At the
of victim.
same time, new research has
Finally, these kids have goals
reached an interesting conclusion.
and believe they can succeed. The
Though such problems increase
future exists for them. In short,
the odds that children will experi-
hope helps them push forward in
ence serious
difficulties, most
life.
children actually beat the odds.
Just being poor, then, turns out
For example, only
not to be a terrible risk in itself.
nine percent of chil-
Impoverished
parents
dren of schizophrenic
canand most often
_
dohelp
parents grow up to be
their
schizophrenics
them-
children learn the
selves. Only one in four
skills and attitudes that
children of alcoholics
protect against risk. But
grow up to be alcoholics.
stresses on
additional
Of course, the more nu-
top of povertyalco-
merous the problems, the
holism, abuse, criminal
worse the odds.
But the environmentmake
basic insight is important:
the picture bleaker.
Many kids are stronger
Sometimes parents are
than people think.
Something
themselves overwhelmed by mul-
makes the "wizards of odds"
tiple stresses.
Developing traits
kids who overcome risksstrong.
that protect children is a greater
What might that be?
challenge for parents in these cir-
Four things actually come into
cumstances.
play, according to a new report by
The lesson of recent research,
Bonnie Benard.
The report is
however, seems to be that other
available free to readers of this
peopleneighbors, teachers, pas-
tors, and counselorscan
article.
still
First, kids who overcome risk
take steps to help children become
know how to make friends and
"wizards of odds."
care for others. They create their
To find out more about over-
own "support networks"people
coming risk or any other topic re-
who care for them and can help in
lated to education and raising chil-
time of need. Humor is one of their
dren, call the ERIC Clearinghouse
tools. They give themselves comic
on Rural Education and Small
relief from difficult situations.
Schools (ERIC/CRESS) toll-free
Second, these kids can think
at 1-800/624-9120. We can help
about and act on problems. They
you get materials and put you in
know how to negotiate on their
touch with organizations that are
own behalf.
concerned. We can provide a free
Third, kids who overcome risk
copy of Bonnie Bernard's report
are independent. They know who
(ED 335 781). To find out more
they arc. They know what they
about the ERIC system and its
value, what they want, and they go
services, call ACCESS ERIC at
for it.
Part of their independence
1-800/LET-ERIC.
Every Child Needs a
Champion
together to
consider common
Once upon a time, not so long
problems and solutions. The Na-
ago, children spent their entire day
tional Committee for Citizens in
surrounded by family, neighbors,
is one organization
and friends. Things are different
Education
now. When they are very young
among many that can help. Their
toll-free number (Washington,
we send our children to school.
And most of usmen and women
DC) is 1-800/638-9675.
alikego off to a job. We seldom
Some form of advocacy is an
even see our children during the
essential part of children's educa-
tion. And childrenparticularly
work day.
This is a big change from the
those facing unusual difficulties
past, but no one is certain whether
are not usually good advocates on
their own behalf.
They need
the change is good or bad. We de
know that our relations
champions to help the system
with others are now
pay attention.
Successful
more complicated,
advocacy can help
children and youth
more numerous, and
imper-
more
learn to assert their
sonal.
own needs in ways
Laws, regu-
that are effective.
lations, and "offi-
It's ideal if par-
cial" actions gov-
ents can play this
ern behavior more
They have the biggest
role.
than
they
did
stake. But this is not always pos-
a
hundred years ago. For this rea-
sible. There are no easy ways to
son, parents sometimes take a
make sure every child has a cham-
"hands-off" view of relations with
pion. Being a champion, after all,
teachers, principals, social work-
requires courageous personal ac-
ers, and health workers.
These
tion in an impersonal world.
people are authorities. After all,
The best strategy for finding
or becomingan advocate is to
don't they know what's best?
In an impersonal sense, they
talk to other concerned parents and
often do.
But children are not
teachers. Professional advocates,
impersonal beings. Laws, regula-
moreover, are often available to
tions, and official actions some-
work with parents of handicapped
times get in the way of children's
children. To find out more about
best interests.
advocacyor virtually any topic
This observation
applies to most children at some
related to education and raising
time, particularly when a child gets
children, call the ERIC Clearing-
into difficulty.
At such times,
house on Rural Education and
Small Schools (ERIC/CRESS)
especially, children need an advo-
cate.
toll-free at 1-800/624-9120. We
An advocate gives voice to the
can help you get materials and put
child's best interests. Advocates
you in touch with organizations
that are concerned. To find out
can help raise issues that have been
ignored by the school; they can go
more about the ERIC system and
with parents to school meetings;
its services, call ACCESS ERIC at
they can bring like-minded people
1-800/LET-ERIC.
Los tiempos mej ores y
peores: Los grupos
apoyadores pueden ayudar
Las alianzas, en parte, deben
I,Puede usted rccordar sus sen-
incluir otros padres con los mis-
timientos cuando por primera vez
fue padre o madre? Los sentimien-
mos retos con que enfrentarse. Por
tos fueron fuertes, y el miedo, tanto
eso existen los "grupos de apoyo"
como el amor, fue parte de ellos.
o "support groups".
Enfrente-
LCOmo puede un padre saber y
monos la realidad: los temas con
hacer todo lo necesario? No se
que los padres de nitios especiales
sabe, pero de alguna manera, la
tienen que enfrentarse dan miedo a
mayoria de los padres sf logran
los otros padres, y por este miedo a
exit° en su responsibilidad.
Y
lo desconocido no quieren envol-
mientras la vida de un hijo se des-
verse. Pero normalmente los pa-
pliegue, los padres aprenden a
dres de niiios con necesidades es-
aceptar lo malo y lo bueno.
peciales sf quieren ayudar unos a
Una parte de tomar lo malo y lo
otros. Estos padres forman grupos
bueno incluye tratar de lo que se
de apoyo, muchas veces con el
llama "necesidades especiales".
ayuda de profesionales.
Este termino refiere a los ninos
Hoy en dfa, los grupos de apoyo
que se consideran diferentes
existen para todas clases de
a los demas nifios. La difer-
necesidades especialespara
encia puede ser una in-
las victimas del abuso y negli-
ca pacidad o impedi-
gencia, para personas con el
mento, pero se refiere
SIDA, para personas que han
tambien a cualquier ca-
perdido un ser querido, y
ractcristica excepcio-
para padres de nifios con
nal, incluso un talento
incapacidades. Los gru-
ffsico o mental espe-
pos que se reunen cara a
El reto esta en
cial.
cara regularmente
proveer lo que la
son ideales. Pero aun
diferencia del nifio
cuando uno vivo en
indica que se neces-
un lugar rural aislado,
ita.
se puede conseguir ayu-
Esto es importante.
da e informaci6n por medio
Cumplir con una necesidad
de las organizaciones estatales y
especial quiere decir asegurar que
nacionales. Y hay mucha posibi-
todo este bien para el nifio.
Las
lidad de que haya alguicn de cir-
preguntas de siempre son LC6mo?
cunstancias semejantes a las suyas
tQuien? 4D6nde? y i,Cuando? La
con quien hablar por telefono cuan-
idea es superar los obstaculos, no
do se siente la necesidad.
aceptarlos, no darnos por venci-
Para m as inform acion sobre gru-
dos, no aceptar el "sr, el "pero" o
pos de apoyo para nifios con
el "no" cuando sabemos que tene-
necesidades especiales, o sobre
mos la raz6n. Para reconocer que
cualquier otro tema acerca de la
ticne uno la raz6n, se necesita val-
educacion de los nifios, llame sin
or, conocimiento y el apoyo de
costo alguno al 1-800-624-9120,
personas en quienes se pueden con-
"Centro de educacien rural y de
fiar.
pequefias" (ERIC/
escuelas
Los padres de nifios con
CRESS). Podemos mandarle un
necesidades especiales suelan sen-
paquete gratuito de seis reportes
tirse solos, opresionados, inade-
(solo en ingles) acerca de los estu-
cuados, y frccuentemente se sient-
diantes con necesidades cspecia-
en culpables. Estas emociones son
naturales. Sin embargo, para
les, y ponerle en contacto con orga-
los padres puedan ayudar a sus
nizaciones apoyadoras.
Para in-
hijos, se tienen que formar alianzas formaciOn general sobre el sistema
con otras personas en quienes
"ERIC" y sus servicios, llame al 1-
pueden confiar.
800 -538 -3742.
4- 9
Justificar el prejuicio: Es
que no es justo
La igualdad ante la ley es la
respetan y aprccian la varicdad hu-
base de nucstro sistema judicial.
mana, la cual incluye diferencias
de Oiler°, de lenguajc, y diferen-
No fue siempre asi.
cias raciales, etnicas, religiosas, y
La palabra "prejuicio", en real-
idad, proviene de una practica ro-
mentales (incluso las habilidades y
mana antigua, el "pracjudicium".
crcencias). La mejor manera de no
ensefiarle prejuicios a un nitio es
Esto era una audiencia para deter-
ponerle un buen ejem-
minar el estado social de un acusa-
do antes del juicio. En el
plo.
Sega un reporte
(TA
juicio, los romanos apli-
f
la ley en formal
del "Concilio national
caban
desiguales, segiln
de los estudios socia-
r
les," los siguientcs da-
el estado social del
acusado.
Sobra
tos acerca del prcj uicio
decir que los del estado
les pueden ser titiles a
mas bajo salieron poor
los padres:
,,
en el proceso juridic°
los nifios quc tienen
que los privilegiados.
un auto-concepto bueno
Mucha gente diria
estan menos dispuestos
quc no es tan diferente hoy.
a tenor prejuicios;
El
el carifio para los demasen el
legato del prejuicio todavia existe
hogar o en la escuelaes una
en la mayoria de las sociedades.
parte claw del amhicntc quc
La ley protege, aunquc limitada-
mente, contra los efectos del
disminue cl prejuicio;
las influencias socialesin-
prejuicio.
cluyendo los mcdios de comu-
Hoy en dia, el prejuicio funcio-
na como el antiguo "praejudici-
nicaciOntienen mas impacto
que Ia escuela en determinar
urn" romano, pero a un nivel mils
personal. Personas con prejuicios
actitudes hacia grupos diversos;
juzgan a los demas por razon de
y
temores sin base. Estos temores
gcneralmente, la escuela sola
provienen de informaciOn incom-
no puede eliminar los prejuicios
pleta y de la sospecha, resultando
profundos.
en juicios err6neos.
Para mas information sobre los
Cualquierdiferencia humana
efectos del prejuicio o sobre cual-
quier otra tema acerca de la edu-
del aspecto, del comportamiento o
del idiomapuede fomentar te-
cacion de los nifios, flame sin costo
mores en un individuo con
alguno al 1-800-624-9120, "Cen-
tro de education rural y de es-
prejuicios. Estos temores infunda-
cuelas pequefias" (ERIC/CRESS).
dos son Ia causa de conducta irres-
Podemos conseguirle materiales y
ponsible con otras personas.
Sega el "Concilio nacional de
ponerle en contacto con organiza-
los estudios sociales", el prejuicio
ciones apoyadoras. Podemos man-
nace a una temprana edad, se fo-
darle una copia grataita del reporte
menta en la ignorancia, y perdura-
(solo en ingles) citado en este articu-
ra si no esta refutado. Parece ser
lo (ED 258 881) y tambien una lista
de recursos com pi lada por Ia
que los nifios son los mas vulnera-
"Com ision sobre relaciones hu-
bles a las garras del prejuicio.
manas del condado de Los Ange-
Los padres son las personas Trigs
les" (ED 337 520).
Para infer-
claves en disminuir el prejuicio en
Los padres deben de macion general sobre el sistema
los nifios.
hablar y actuar en una manera que
"ERIC" y sus scrvicios, flame al 1-
demuestra a sus hijos que ellos
800 -538 -3742.
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