Children do not think geopolitically

Writing contextlessly in a children's book that COVID-19 comes from China is dangerous. Because children don't think geopolitically. Children of Asian descent will distance themselves from their roots in order not to become victims of bullying. And German-born children will blame Asian-born children for the pandemic. Such dehumanizations continue into adulthood and reinforce the feeling of exclusion among the Asian population in Germany.

Last updated: 24. July 2025