What Black Boys Need HONESTY
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Jul 9, 2021 Johnnie D. Moultrie dives into the vital role of honesty in shaping the lives of young black boys. He emphasizes the significance of family dinners as safe spaces for open dialogue. Dishonesty, he argues, can cause lasting damage and erode trust. By fostering self-honesty among caregivers, he advocates breaking the cycle of generational dishonesty. Plus, he reminds listeners to make every interaction meaningful and to confront uncomfortable truths for the sake of children's growth.
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Use Dinner Time For Real Conversations
- Do bring children to regular family dinners to create safe spaces for honest conversations.
- Use mealtime to discuss life, school, and difficult topics like police brutality so kids learn truth at home.
Tell Age-Appropriate Family Truths Early
- Do stop protecting children with lies that hide family reality like divorce or absent parents.
- Tell age-appropriate truths early so kids don't build adult lives on falsehoods and confusion.
Childhood Shapes Adult Desires
- Childhood experiences shape adult desires and behaviors, including honesty.
- Teaching lies early stunts growth and creates long-term blocks to success for black boys.