Accepting different opinions and beliefs helps clients build respect, kindness, and stronger connections with others. This skill is key for managing friendships and social situations. Without it, communication can break down and misunderstandings arise.
The Being Tolerant and Accepting Differences handout teaches clients the importance of valuing different backgrounds and beliefs. It explains what tolerance means and its benefits, and encourages clients to ask important questions before acting. It also offers tips to help them be more open-minded and thoughtful.
Using this handout can help create a world where different views are valued. As kids and teens practice these skills, adults can offer guidance. They can encourage discussions about the child’s interactions with others, what went well during the day, or how they’ve handled different opinions.
This handout pairs nicely with our Tolerance and Diversity worksheets.
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References:
- Lundberg, E., & Abdelzadeh, A. (2017). The development of tolerance among the young. The Living History Forum.
- Janmaat, J. G., & Keating, A. (2017). Are today’s youth more tolerant? Trends in tolerance among young people in Britain. Ethnicities, 19(1), 44-65. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468796817723682
- Wainryb, C., Shaw, L. A., & Maianu, C. (1998). Tolerance and intolerance: Children's and adolescents' judgments of dissenting beliefs, speech, persons, and conduct. Child Development, 69(6), 1541. https://doi.org/10.2307/1132131
- Zelma, A. (2023). Developing an attitude of positive tolerance among young people in Poland a collective case study. Roczniki Teologiczne, 70(2), 79-96. https://doi.org/10.18290/rt2023.13
