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“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.” quote by Adam Goodes
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“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.”

Adam Goodes

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.

Key Takeaway

Address racism at all ages.

Themes

racism innocence social norms

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

address educational

When to use this quote

  • schools
  • sports teams
  • community gatherings

Key Concepts

prejudice youth behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we teach empathy early?
  • What responsibility do adults have?
A Different Perspective

Children may not understand the impact of their words.

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