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School started , I want to ask you a favor, sit down with your child for 5 minutes and explain to them that being very tall, short, chubby, skinny, black, white, etc is not a joke. That there is nothing wrong with wearing the same shoes every day. Explain to them that a used backpack carries the same dreams as a new one. Please teach them not to exclude anyone for "being different". Explain to them that teasing hurts and that they go to school to LEARN. Teach them how to be kind, loving, and independent. Prepare them to have hurtful things said and done to them. Let them know they are strong, brave, kind, caring, helpful, and capable. Remind them that their gifts will impact the world.