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TyroneTyrone is busy, active, spontaneous, and commanding at age seven. He doesn’t like to sit still. He interacts confidently
with children and adults of any background. When Tyrone play-acts the daddy, he spanks the boy doll for “foolishness” and yells he’s going to hit that baby “upside the head.” Teacher’s aide, Rebecca, and team teacher Margaret disagree over what to say to Tyrone’s dad. The Anglo teachers fear they might say something offensive to this African-American parent.
Amin and Roshan
Mr. Khan chose your program because your brochures say “honoring diversity” is a high priority. He notes your NAEYC accreditation and has read their standards for valuing differences. He wants to enroll his son and daughter, Amin and Roshan. Amin is a prince in his family; Roshan was bethrothed at birth to become one of seven obedient wives of a wealthy man back home. Mr. Khan expects you to respect his culture by helping his children prepare for their future roles.
Amalia
Amalia is a happy, free-spirited, physically loving six year old. She is very close to her mom’s family, all of who emigrated from Cuba. Amalia speaks Spanish and English fluidly, often explaining terms to her relatives who come to pick her up. One ...