I never write articles like this but I felt compelled to today. Am I an OG The Hills fan? Yes, but this open letter goes deeper than that.
I am a California mama and have family who lives in Los Angeles and the Pasadena area.
The fires have been tragic and so many people, families, businesses, schools, and animals are suffering.
Sadly, one of those families are Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag.
Why should I pay attention to Heidi and Spencer as a parent?
Today I saw Spencer post on TikTok (embedding the Instagram below since we might lose TikTok) mentioning a story that Fox Los Angeles did about their family being slammed for “crying” about the LA fires destroying their home.
Why is this important?
As a parent this is important because we need to be teaching our kids that you NEVER know what circumstances people have.
Whether they appear happy, rich, famous, depressed, or sad YOU do not know what is going on in their lives.
According to Spencer Pratt the truth is that he and Heidi poured every dime they had into their home and education for their children.
Honestly, he isn’t even responsible for having to explain that to us.
Mamas!
Let us PLEASE teach our children to treat everyone the same regardless of how they appear on the outside with kindness and empathy.
Many people that seem rich are actually struggling financially. Many people that appear happy are actually emotionally struggling on the inside.
It isn’t for us to judge them.
I am heartbroken for Heidi and for anyone that lost their homes in the Los Angeles fires.
That instead of only focusing on rebuilding their hearts and homes they might have to deal with the judgement from the news and other people about how wealthy they might be is crazy.
Am I wealthy? NO! But, I wouldn’t want anyone judging me based on what they see on the outside.
I think Spencer and Heidi are amazing people in a tragic circumstance. They deserve just as much love and support as everyone else.
Quick Tips for Teaching Our Kids to Look Past Outward Appearances
Lead by Example: Children often emulate their parents’ behavior. Demonstrate kindness and acceptance toward everyone, regardless of their appearance or circumstances. Your actions will serve as a powerful lesson in treating others with respect.
Encourage Empathy: Engage your children in conversations about how others might feel in different situations. Discuss scenarios where someone might be judged based on looks and explore the emotions involved. This practice helps children understand and share the feelings of others, reducing the tendency to make snap judgments.
Highlight Inner Qualities: Focus on the importance of a person’s character over their external appearance. Discuss traits like kindness, honesty, and generosity, helping your children recognize and appreciate these attributes in others.
Expose Them to Diversity: Provide opportunities for your children to interact with people from various backgrounds. This can include attending cultural events, reading diverse books, or watching films that celebrate different lifestyles. Such exposure broadens their understanding and acceptance of differences.
Address Stereotypes Openly: When your child expresses a judgmental comment or stereotype, gently correct them by providing accurate information and encouraging them to think critically. This proactive approach helps dismantle preconceived notions and promotes a more inclusive mindset.
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