Leila Danai is three years old and goes to nursery school. She is one of the only back children in the school and her beautiful afro-textured hair is different to the hair on most other children. A video of Leila talking to her mum about her day at school has gone viral. You can watch the video in the link above.
What do you think Leila talks about in the video? Are there any clues?
Leila tells her mum about a boy in her class who was rude about her hair. The boy said he didn't like Leila's hair and told her it was "crazy".
How do you think Leila responded?
How would you respond if you were Leila?
How would you respond if you overheard the boy saying that to Leila?
Leila said, "I like it!"
She then said, "My Mommy made it. And if you don't like it, I'll keep it for myself!"
Leila then showed the boy her beautiful smile.
Why do you think Leila aid that?
Why didn't Leila get upset?
Why did Leila smile at the boy?
How do you think Mum felt about Leila's story?
How do you think Mum responded to Leila's story?
Mum told Leila she was proud of her and said, "You stood up for yourself, that's what matters. What matters is that you like it - it's your hair."
We don't know if Mum told Leila's teacher or complained to the school. Should she do that? Do you think the boy's behaviour was racist? Should the teacher follow this up with the boy? What would be the best way to do that? Perhaps Leila handled it sufficiently on hr own and there is no need for a follow up? What do you think?
People commented, "We should all have this type of self esteem!"
What does self esteem mean?
What can we learn from Leila in this story?
What do we say at our school about different hair? How else are we different at our school?
Why is this about No Outsiders?
Which British value is this about?
www.no-outsiders.com
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