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waichingliu81 · 07-08-2008, 06:37 AM

By Rosa Prince, Political Correspondent

Last Updated: 9:29AM BST 08/07/2008

Toddlers who turn their noses up at spicy food from overseas could be branded racists by a Government-sponsored agency.

The National Children's Bureau, which receives £12 million a year, mainly from Government funded organisations, has issued guidance to play leaders and nursery teachers advising them to be alert for racist incidents among youngsters in their care.

This could include a child of as young as three who says "yuk" in response to being served unfamiliar foreign food.

The guidance by the NCB is designed to draw attention to potentially-racist attitudes in youngsters from a young age.

It alerts playgroup leaders that even babies can not be ignored in the drive to root out prejudice as they can "recognise different people in their lives".

The 366-page guide for staff in charge of pre-school children, called Young Children and Racial Justice, warns: "Racist incidents among children in early years settings tend to be around name-calling, casual thoughtless comments and peer group relationships."

It advises nursery teachers to be on the alert for childish abuse such as: "blackie", "Pakis", "those people" or "they smell".

The guide goes on to warn that children might also "react negatively to a culinary tradition other than their own by saying 'yuk'".

Staff are told: "No racist incident should be ignored. When there is a clear racist incident, it is necessary to be specific in condemning the action."

Warning that failing to pick children up on their racist attitudes could instil prejudice, the NCB adds that if children "reveal negative attitudes, the lack of censure may indicate to the child that there is nothing unacceptable about such attitudes".

Nurseries are encouraged to report as many incidents as possible to their local council. The guide added: "Some people think that if a large number of racist incidents are reported, this will reflect badly on the institution. In fact, the opposite is the case."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...ay-report.html

TJL · 07-08-2008, 09:06 AM

You're a racist if you don't like certain foods?

Come on, that's a bit over the top.

Kids are picky eaters, that's how it's always been. My sister has a hard time trying to get her daughter to eat certain things.

She hates vegetables - does that mean she's anti-PETA?

Tubehead · 07-08-2008, 10:03 AM

i don't like spicy food.

waichingliu81 · 07-08-2008, 10:03 AM

typical PC crap we've come to expect. i don't like curry myself but that doesn't mean i hate muslims or people from pakistan, india or those of indian descent

waichingliu81 · 07-08-2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tubehead

this sounds stupid. i don't like spicy food. does that mean i'm racist

it can only happen where i am from, and that's the UK and nope you're not a racist

catlover79 · 07-08-2008, 11:31 AM

Say WHAT!??

D-Dey · 07-08-2008, 12:04 PM

That is beyond ********! I suppose the next thing they'll say is that I should be branded a racist if I don't like corned beef. Never mind that I think Ireland should be united and independent. I thought it was bad enough when communists and their sympathizers were making false accusations of racism against US foreign policy!

Cactus Jack · 07-08-2008, 12:06 PM

WHAT THE ****?

Max Whittaker · 07-08-2008, 12:10 PM

What kind of mickey mouse organization is this?

TJL · 07-08-2008, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

What kind of mickey mouse organization is this?

What, you got something against Mickey Mouse?

You sir are an anti-cartoonite!

Cactus Jack · 07-08-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

What, you got something against Mickey Mouse?

You sir are an anti-cartoonite!

He's a raaaaaaaabid anti-cartoonite!

MonarC · 07-08-2008, 01:16 PM

Maybe they just don't like the feeling of burning pain on their young little tounges. What a maroon!

Cactus Jack · 07-08-2008, 01:18 PM

Kid: EW!!! THIS SALSA SUCKS IT MADE ME HAVE DIARREAH!!!

British version of Al Sharpton:

catlover79 · 07-08-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

What, you got something against Mickey Mouse?

You sir are an anti-cartoonite!

catlover79 · 07-08-2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

What kind of mickey mouse organization is this?

Mickey Mouse is a LOT smarter than these buffoons, Max.

07-08-2008, 06:37 AM	#1
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	Toddlers who dislike spicy food 'racist' By Rosa Prince, Political Correspondent Last Updated: 9:29AM BST 08/07/2008 Toddlers who turn their noses up at spicy food from overseas could be branded racists by a Government-sponsored agency. The National Children's Bureau, which receives £12 million a year, mainly from Government funded organisations, has issued guidance to play leaders and nursery teachers advising them to be alert for racist incidents among youngsters in their care. This could include a child of as young as three who says "yuk" in response to being served unfamiliar foreign food. The guidance by the NCB is designed to draw attention to potentially-racist attitudes in youngsters from a young age. It alerts playgroup leaders that even babies can not be ignored in the drive to root out prejudice as they can "recognise different people in their lives". The 366-page guide for staff in charge of pre-school children, called Young Children and Racial Justice, warns: "Racist incidents among children in early years settings tend to be around name-calling, casual thoughtless comments and peer group relationships." It advises nursery teachers to be on the alert for childish abuse such as: "blackie", "Pakis", "those people" or "they smell". The guide goes on to warn that children might also "react negatively to a culinary tradition other than their own by saying 'yuk'". Staff are told: "No racist incident should be ignored. When there is a clear racist incident, it is necessary to be specific in condemning the action." Warning that failing to pick children up on their racist attitudes could instil prejudice, the NCB adds that if children "reveal negative attitudes, the lack of censure may indicate to the child that there is nothing unacceptable about such attitudes". Nurseries are encouraged to report as many incidents as possible to their local council. The guide added: "Some people think that if a large number of racist incidents are reported, this will reflect badly on the institution. In fact, the opposite is the case." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...ay-report.html

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07-08-2008, 01:16 PM	#12
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Maybe they just don't like the feeling of burning pain on their young little tounges. What a maroon!

07-08-2008, 01:18 PM	#13
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