Reach Out and Read Raising Black Children
Jun 24, 2021
Join Dr. Nia Heard-Garris, a pediatrician specializing in minority health, and Dr. Nevin J. Heard, a clinical counseling professor focused on multicultural issues, as they delve into the complexities of raising Black children. They discuss the generational shifts in parenting strategies, the different messages for Black sons and daughters, and the critical concept of racial identity development. The impact of movements like Black Lives Matter on parenting and tips for choosing diverse books are also explored, providing insights for navigating racial equity in family life.
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Different Parenting Within One Family
- Nia and Nevin discovered they were parented differently despite having the same parents.
- Their mother later said she would have prepared Nia for police encounters and racism like she did Nevin.
Gendered Racial Socialization Patterns
- Mothers often socialize Black sons and daughters differently based on anticipated threats.
- For sons the focus is police encounters; for daughters it's appearance and beauty standards.
Early Development Of Racial Identity
- Racial awareness begins far earlier than previously thought, even in infancy.
- By ages 4–6 children form fairness concepts and start to plant a racial identity that solidifies by 9–10.
