A thoughtful and friendly story showing that the root of bullying and racial profiling is learned behavior. By the end of the story, the seed is planted for your child to be aware of the social “groups” (or gangs), and not to have that behavior control how your child acts or feels towards other people. Also, shows that the limitations of learned behavior can lead to unnecessary hurt feelings and isolation, if not recognized.
Susan Watkins is Professor in the School of Cultural Studies and Humanities and Director of the Centre for Culture and the Arts. She is an expert in contemporary women's fiction and feminist theory. Susan's main research interests are in the field of contemporary women's fiction and feminist theory.