Children Quote by Adam Goodes
“Whenever I had been racially vilified before it had been by peers or drunk men. It's more shocking when it's a 13-year-old child. No 13-year-old is racist.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Australian Football League Indigenous Player of the Year Address, 2014
Racial abuse is shocking when it comes from a child, challenging assumptions about innocence.
In simple terms: Even children can exhibit racism.
Address racism at all ages.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- schools
- sports teams
- community gatherings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach empathy early?
- What responsibility do adults have?
Children may not understand the impact of their words.