Parenting Decolonized 9. De-centering the White Gaze
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Jan 1, 2020 Crystal Stampley, a certified conscious parenting coach and co-founder of Conscious Parenting Time, discusses the impact of the 'white gaze' on Black parenting. She emphasizes the need to shift from fear-based approaches to intentional parenting, fostering pride in cultural identity. The conversation touches on the importance of representation in children's media and nurturing self-acceptance. Stampley also explores decolonizing parenting by integrating ancestral wisdom and creating supportive environments for children to thrive amidst systemic challenges.
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Build Black Pride Early
- Raising Black children with pride in their identity helps them resist and recover from racism effectively.
- Representation in toys, books, and media is crucial for building self-confidence from an early age.
Model Self-Acceptance
- Parents should model self-acceptance, especially regarding natural hair and Black features.
- Intentionally display and affirm cultural traits to teach children to love themselves authentically.
Recognize and Counter Colorism
- Colorism within the Black community often stems from internalized anti-Blackness influenced by valuing whiteness.
- Parents must actively undo these biases and affirm beauty in all skin tones.