Museum of Tolerance

[Alex]

But neither of those are The Museum of X. And I'm sure the museum must have something that shows tolerance (though the About page for the museum mentions nothing of the sort; the ToleranCenter "focus[es] on the major issues of intolerance that are part of their daily lives.")

Look at me, arguing a relatively minor point of no interest to either party. Is anybody surprised? Regardless of age appropriateness or goodness of mission, I'm inclined to disapprove of any institution that went forward with naming something "ToleranCenter."

[innerSpaceman]

On the contrary, now I'm doubly intrigued. I think I will indeed stop on my daily trek past and actually go inside someday real soon ... if only to expericence the ToleranCenter for myself.


Ok, yeah, that's the hokiest thing I've heard of in a long time, and I don't think anything about a Holocaust museum is supposed to make me crack so big a smile.

But it does put the place even more "on the map" for me, and truly increases my chance of a visit.

[Alex]

Then you might like to know that inside The ToleranCenter is The Point of View Diner, described as such:

A recreation of a 1950's diner, red booths and all, that "serves" a menu of controversial topics on video jukeboxes. It uses the latest cutting edge technology to relay the overall message of personal responsibility. Following scenarios focusing on drunk driving and hate speech, this interactive exhibit allows visitors to input their opinions on what they have seen and question relevant characters. The results are then instantly tabulated.

I can only assume they don't really serve food. But it would be brilliant if they did.

[innerSpaceman]

I was actually and deeply disappointed as I read the description and it dawned on me that no meal would be served as an accompaniment.



I suppose it would be crass to sip a cocktail during the drunk driving segment.

Too bad.

[Alex]

But think of the "instant results" they could tabulate based on percentage of meal finished as relates to topics presented.

It would be like watching to see who can eat during an autopsy.

[MouseWife]

Thanks you guys for your responses.

I appreciate your response, GD, as I was speaking to someone who said they new a Holocaust survivor and that they felt this was age appropriate and I kept thinking she forgot what it was like to be 12...So, I am glad to hear you say, if I am careful about what we do, he will be alright.

Like Alex, I really had/have my concerns. Mostly I worry the subject won't be respected and that will make the trip a waste. That is why I am going with them. {and I hate to ride the bus with a bunch of kids!!!} I worry at their age their biggest concern is one another.

flippyshark~ That is it, I had 'number' in my head but I couldn't figure it out. And, sadly, it wasn't my son in your pictures. That would have been swell. Those pictures showed a lot of tolerance for knuckleheadness!!! {kidding!! I'm just jealous!}

Oh, I will have to go to that site! I've been working too many hours. {this is my argument against my working.... }

I wish they did serve food. I worry what we are going to have for lunch. I wanted to go to Olvera Street but was told it isn't close...

I just asked The Boy if he'd finished reading the book, he said no. I asked him what he knew about the Holocaust and he said he knew the Jews were tortured and killed by Hitler because he wanted people to be just like him.

So, yeah, I have work to do with him. He seemed very open to it, when I told him that there was much more and that I wanted to study it before our trip he was quite agreeable.

Thanks you guys for your opinions. I do understand your statement in the sense it was given. I don't think like iSm, all I can think of is George Carlin and 'Why do you drive on a Parkway and park in a driveway?' and any of his other comparisons...

Keep the ideas/opinions coming, I find this quite intersting.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by MouseWife

I wish they did serve food. I worry what we are going to have for lunch. I wanted to go to Olvera Street but was told it isn't close...

Whoever told you that is clearly being intolerant.

[Babette]

One of my favorite novels to read when I teach 6th grade is NUMBER THE STARS by Lois Lowry. It is a great story about best friends, one Jewish and one not, who live in Denmark during WWII. The non-Jewish family risks their lives to help many people, including the best friend's family, escape to Sweden. It is a great story about friendship, tolerance and personal challenges people face when in extreme situations. The students get an idea about the effects of the atrocities of WWII, but the book does not go into detail. They see things through the eyes of a 12-year-old girl.

I think the Museum of Tolerance is an appropriate field trip for sixth graders. It is pretty intense. Those who are ready for it will understand and find meaningful connections. Those who aren't ready will be exposed and later in life they will be able to connect back to the things they saw. It will encourage conversation and awareness.

The bus ride, now that is a whole new test of one's tolerance.

[€uroMeinke]

Aww - I think it would be a wonderful time to serve sterotype food - Watermellonand fried chicken, refried beans, Sour Kraut, Irish Wiskey, etc.

So does the interactive part allow you add your own slurs to the menu?

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

Aww - I think it would be a wonderful time to serve sterotype food - Watermellonand fried chicken, refried beans, Sour Kraut, Irish Wiskey, etc.

So does the interactive part allow you add your own slurs to the menu?

LOL I really doubt that...But, you have a really good head start.