INCLUSIVELY CARING KIDS

Issues Related to Raising Caring Kids

    In-group vs. General Caring
    Verbal vs. Experiential Learning
    Frustration vs. Fulfillment of Needs

Obstacles to Raising Inclusively Caring Kids

    Motivated and Capable Adults
    
    Sociocultural Conditions

        Poverty and Unmet Needs
        Repressive Systems and Adaptation
        Poverty x Repression

    The Attraction of Ideology

Socialization Practices

    Warmth and Affection

        Secure Attachment and Valuing of Others
        Sensitivity in Perceiving and Responding

    Structure and Guidance

        External and Internal Worlds
        Vygotsky’s Concept of Scaffolding
        
        Reasoning

            Rules as Values
            Negative and Positive Induction

        Modeling

        Schools
        
            Opportunities for Participation
            Creation of Classroom Communities
            Cooperative Learning

    Discipline and Affirming Positive Behavior

    Development of Moral Courage

DISCUSSION:

➢    How can adults transform themselves in order to become more capable or rearing inclusively caring kids?

➢    What social and political changes are needed for communities and nations to promote inclusive caring in their members and citizens?