Fairly Punishing Childish Bigotry

Children are mean. Some grow mean as they age, while others seem to have been born that way. They bully classmates to feel strong, make fun of others to draw attention away from their own imperfections, and talk back to teachers. Unfortunately, it is a problem some children take with them to adulthood, and single-serving substitutes are usually powerless to prevent it.

But what happens when a child innocently exhibits bigotry in the classroom?

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