Why is Everybody Always Picking on Us? Mini Curriculum

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Help young people understand where prejudice comes from and how to move beyond it. This practical curriculum teaches students ages 8–14 how biases form, why they lead to bullying, and how to replace fear and division with understanding. Through guided lessons, real-life examples, and thoughtful activities, kids learn to recognize harmful patterns, challenge unfair treatment, and build healthier relationships at school and at home.

Educators, parents, and counselors will find it a valuable tool for starting meaningful conversations about fairness, respect, and empathy. The curriculum offers flexible lessons that make complex ideas easy for young learners to grasp and it encourages them to think critically, question assumptions, and respond to conflict in constructive ways. It’s a supportive resource for helping students break free from conditioned biases and grow into confident, compassionate young people who treat others and themselves with respect.