The renaming is part of a broader concept that aims to celebrate the "diversity" of children attending the kindergarten.
The "Anne Frank" kindergarten in Tangerhütte, which has been operating for decades, is about to change its name. According to the director of the institution, the idea of changing the name came from parents with a migrant background.
"Parents with a migrant background are uncertain about the name, as they find it difficult to explain it to their children," writes a German newspaper in connection with the outbreak.
Surprisingly, however, Miteinander eV, an organization promoting an open society, does not agree with this decision. They argued that there are effective and age-appropriate educational materials for children to teach them about Anne Frank's life and historical significance.
The organization emphasized that "renaming the kindergarten sends a bad signal, especially at the same time as anti-Semitism is growing."
According to Miteinander, "sensitivity is needed now more than ever" regarding symbolic renamings.
The managers of Tangerhütte, on the other hand, persist in their decision to change the name. The city's mayor, Andreas Brohm, said the renaming is "part of a broader concept" that aims to celebrate the diversity of the children attending the kindergarten.
Anne Frank's original diary
Source: The Jerusalem Post
“Ultimately, parents and staff wanted a name that was more kid-friendly and more in line with their vision. Their needs are more important than the global political situation," said Brohm.
According to the mayor, Frank is no longer aligned with the "new focus on diversity."
The kindergarten has been named after Anne Frank since 1970, and if everything is true, then its new name will be "World Explorers".
Cover image: The last recording of Anne Frank was taken in May 1942
Source: wikimedia.com
