It really was like a key sliding into a lock or a puzzle piece clicking into place. I now feel like I know how to handle conversations with people whose views I consider discriminatory or human rights-violating. In the past, I have had success by talking about stories rather than arguing; i.e., sharing stories of friends who are gay with anti-LGBTQ+ family members, etc. The lack of empathy is truly where a lot of strife comes from, but if we can breed this in those with different views, and more importantly, in our classrooms, I have such hope for the future!

It really was like a key sliding into a lock or a puzzle piece clicking into place. I now feel like I know how to handle conversations with people whose views I consider discriminatory or human rights-violating. In the past, I have had success by talking about stories rather than arguing; i.e., sharing stories of friends who are gay with anti-LGBTQ+ family members, etc. The lack of empathy is truly where a lot of strife comes from, but if we can breed this in those with different views, and more importantly, in our classrooms, I have such hope for the future!