December 03, 10:15 AM 
514 Chai Chee Lane 03-16, Singapore 469029 So the preschooler managed to make his classmate smile. The more important question, however, is not how the boy did it.
But instead, we should ask: why is that girl lonely and depressed when she's of that carefree age?
The answer's here.
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So she's bullied by classmates for something that she couldn't control: her father's appearance.
We all know some form of prejudice: tattoos belong on gangsters; a full head of white hair means you are slow or senile or both; doing anything like a girl means you are weak; a pitbull is a dangerous breed; and the rhetoric of "you are not Singaporean, therefore, you are uncouth".
All these stereotypes are funny because we are pretty sure no one thinks he's a gangster
Source: David Beckham Facebook page
What? White hair = senile?
Does this pit bull look like a dangerous breed to you?
He probably understands existentialism.
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Oh and she fights like a girl all right.
Truth is, not so long ago, we all started out with blank slates just like the boy. We were "colour blind" and untainted by prejudice.
That said, youthful naivety can be overpowered easily. All it takes is an authoritative figure who they can trust to plant the first seed of doubt.
But why do that when everyone deserves the opportunity to not just attend school but also thrive and be nurtured into future leaders?
Everyone deserves an Equal Head Start, regardless of race, religion or background.
The next time, you plan on telling your child not to play another kid in school, just remember this:
What if it happens to your child?
Think about it.
Wish to do your part in ending negative stereotypes and discrimination? Join the Equal Head Start movement and like their Facebook page.
This story is brought to you in partnership with Equal Head Start.