Monday, November 07, 2005

Hi kids! Today we're going to talk about segregation. You see, segregation is where certain people go to one place for something and others go to another.This is often for no apparent reason and is merely taken for granted. Can anyone think of something that's segregated? Anyone? Well, when you go to try on clothes at the mall, don't they make boys go to certain rooms and girls another? That's segregation. Now, Why do you think that is? Yes, Johnny, but doesn't everyone go a different little room? So, why are some of the rooms for boys and others for girls? Does anyone have an answer? Well, why don't we try another one: can anyone think of something else that's segregated? Suzie? Yes, that's absolutely correct. Bathrooms are a wonderful example. Now, do you have any idea about that one? Yes, Billy? Yes, that's true, boys do have urinals, but don't you face it? So, people wouldn't see you, if that worries you. Anyone else? Okay, why don't we try a third one: you see, when you're older, you'll have to change your clothes before and after gym class. You do this in big rooms called locker rooms. Yes, together, Bobby. Sh, sh! Now, there are usually two of them: one for boys and one for girls. Why do you think that is? Yes, but you have to get used to that with either other boys or other girls, anyway, so why not with both? Yes, Angie? Yes, but some girls like girls and some boys like boys, so someone might like you there anyway. anyone else? No? Well, It's time for nap now. We'll talk about this more afterwords.