Mrs. Turner is aware that the family and cultural backgrounds of her middle school students are very diverse and are often different from her own cultural background. She wants to create a positive, supportive classroom for all of her students. She also wants to promote her belief that all students and their respective home cultures are respected, even though her students' backgrounds are very different than her own. Which of the following beliefs would help her to accept and respect her students' home cultures?
A. Low-income students are not able to learn as much as high-income students.
B. Children accept the cultures from their own homes, even if it is not the mainstream culture.
C. Despite the differences, all students in the classroom have a rich culture and background.
D. All students are self-conscious and need encouragement, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.