Children's Rhymes

Children's Rhymes - fact Summary

Reflects Racial Discrimination Experiences

The poem records a child's blunt perception of racial inequality, contrasting what white children take for granted with what Black children are told. It uses a plain, conversational voice to expose exclusion from social and political promises, ending in skeptical questioning of slogans about liberty and justice. The tone is ironic and wounded, showing how early awareness of discrimination shapes a child’s understanding of American ideals.