This White Toddler’s Shut Down Of Cashier Who Questioned Black Doll Choice Is EPIC

by | Apr 7, 2017 | News, Positivity | 0 comments

We have to give toddler’s more credit than they are due at times. They may look and act like little drunk adults but there is a lot going on in that brain and while they are soaking up their environment and learning from their peers it’s clear they can have strong will and intelligence.

In this case a white toddler wanted to buy a black doll from Target. This choice should NEVER be questioned. Dolls are friends, role models and can teach a lot to a kid.

Brandi Benner, the girl’s mother, from South Carolina shared this story on Social Media.

The full post from Instagram is below:

Nick and I told Sophia that after 1 whole month of going poop on the potty, she could pick out a special prize at Target. She, of course, picked a new doll. The obsession is real. While we were checking out, the cashier asked Sophia if she was going to a birthday party. We both gave her a blank stare. She then pointed to the doll and asked Sophia if she picked her out for a friend. Sophia continued to stare blankly and I let the cashier know that she was a prize for Sophia being fully potty trained. The woman gave me a puzzled look and turned to Sophia and asked, "Are you sure this is the doll you want, honey?" Sophia finally found her voice and said, "Yes, please!" The cashier replied, "But she doesn't look like you. We have lots of other dolls that look more like you." I immediately became angry, but before I could say anything, Sophia responded with, "Yes, she does. She's a doctor like I'm a doctor. And I'm a pretty girl and she's a pretty girl. See her pretty hair? And see her stethoscope?" Thankfully the cashier decided to drop the issue and just answer, "Oh, that's nice." This experience just confirmed my belief that we aren't born with the idea that color matters. Skin comes in different colors just like hair and eyes and every shade is beautiful. #itswhatsontheinsidethatcounts #allskinisbeautiful #teachlove #teachdiversity #thenextgenerationiswatching

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