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Bias has to be taught. If you hear your parents downgrading women or people of different backgrounds, why, you are going
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"Bias has to be taught. If you hear your parents downgrading women or people of different backgrounds, why, you are going to do that"

- Barbara Bush

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This quote by Barbara Bush talks to the power of influence and how it shapes our beliefs and behaviors. She suggests that predisposition is something that is discovered, and that it is often passed down from generation to generation. She implies that if we hear our parents speaking adversely about ladies or people of various backgrounds, then we are likely to adopt those exact same beliefs and attitudes. This highlights the value of mentor kids to be open-minded and to appreciate individuals of all backgrounds. It likewise emphasizes the need for moms and dads to be mindful of the language they use and the messages they are sending to their kids. By setting a good example, moms and dads can help to develop a more tolerant and inclusive society.

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Barbara Bush This quote is written / told by Barbara Bush between June 8, 1925 and April 17, 2018. She was a famous First Lady from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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