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"It is never too late to give up our prejudices." ~ Henry David Thoreau
I'd like to share some points to ponder regarding a favorite hobby of mine. Ever since I was a little kid, I've been a fan and collector of comic books. My favorite comic books were about the X-Men. If you aren't familiar, the basic premise of the X-Men books is that a group of mutants, individuals who were born different, have banded together to fight crime and super villains, all while being harassed and mistrusted by a public who views them as, at best, different, and at worse, evil abominations. The X-Men have banded together to create a safe haven for mutants and to train to use their powers for the betterment of all humanity. But it wont always be easy and sometimes you have to claw through injustices and fight for what's right.
Right from the start, the X-Men were meant as a literary device to reflect current social issues. They were a metaphor to explore and compare the conflicts experienced by people. Of the sensitive social issues that the X-Men have touched upon include diversity and racism. A prevailing theme within the X-Men books is that even if you are different, you can find acceptance, and above all, you should strive for harmony with everyone, even those who oppose you, prejudice against you, fear you or even hate you.
Upon refection, the x-men were the perfect recreational reading material for many of my friends and peers because diversity and acceptance are the core ideas of the books. Especially helping kids who are "different", such as children who have ADHD, are autistic, obese, bullied, have special needs, or if they're not getting along with other kids, or are struggling with self-identity or self-worth. I believe the intent is to teach kids tolerance of differences amongst each other, and to accept each other and themselves for who they are.
Of all the lessons the X-Men taught me and continue to remind me, the main one is that we are all special and unique in our own way, and our differences are things that should not be feared, judged, ridiculed or cause us to feel insecure, embarrassed or ashamed. Our differences should be accepted, embraced, and celebrated.
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