Acceptance Versus Equality

Which is more important…

Acceptance or Equality?

What began as a Socratic dialogue, quickly became an impassioned debate!  Who knew that this quick write would light sparks off the kids? 

As we get into our novel The Giver, the kids are looking at the idea of sameness and considering the pluses and minuses of such a world.  In thinking about the idea of SAMENESS, which was created so that no one would feel “different”, I wondered what the kids would think was more important…being equal with others or being accepted by others.  I loved listening to their perspectives; when I could hear them over the arguing and disagreements.  🙂

The children and I would love to hear other thoughts on this imporant question.  It is a question very relevant in today’s world.  The discussion in class went from Bullying, to Work Ethic, to Politics, etc.  Thanks for adding your thoughts.