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[dansolomon]

Could use some suggestions here. My wife works as a program specialist at a non-profit that sends young people (17-24) who had babies when they were teenagers into schools and community centers to talk about the experience of being a teen parent. The presenters are a diverse group, and my wife is a white lady. A lot of the schools are in

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[zeborahnz]

Is it possible to come up with a general set of guidelines/reminders and hand them out to presenters beforehand?

[teaberryblue]

Yeah, or to have a little assembly rather than singling people out individually? If everyone is told the same thing at the same time, then they will also know to keep an eye on each other, and no one will feel like they personally did something wrong.

[aedifica]

From how you describe it, it sounds like the presenters might think they're being inclusive, and not realize how it's coming across as condescending. If so, having that understanding of their motives might help you figure out an approach.

[atalanta0jess]

Does she ever

[atalanta0jess]

Oops...sorry. Obviously did not mean to hit post quite yet.

Does she ever solicit feedback from the students or their teachers? Perhaps she could, in some shape or form, and then share some of the students' feedback with the presenters. That way SHE isn't telling them anything - the students themselves are able to state that they find it demeaning when presenters act in such a fashion.