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Scenario

How to discuss historical shame with children

My kids are learning about Columbus Day protests at school and asking why we used to celebrate genocide and I don't know how to explain that we didn't know better without sounding like I'm making excuses.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

She's struggling to help her children understand historical complexity without either defending the indefensible or creating despair about their heritage.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with National identity and patriotism examined?”

Peri

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