Life Kit How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race
Jun 4, 2020
Jennifer Harvey, a professor and author of 'Raising White Kids', joins to share essential insights for white parents navigating discussions about race. She emphasizes the importance of initiating conversations instead of waiting for kids to bring it up. Harvey discusses strategies to foster empathy and understanding, advocating for proactive engagement about social justice. She also addresses how to talk about societal unrest, emphasizing emotional validation and historical context. Parents can raise children who are aware of racial injustices and committed to resisting them.
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Teach Kids About Inequality
- Don't just tell your kids "we're all equal."
- Explain what equality means when some don't experience it.
Colorblindness Is Not Enough
- Colorblindness and celebrating diversity aren't enough.
- White children aren't immune to racist tensions.
The Danger of Silence
- Silence about race creates an inability to discuss or respond to racism.
- This inability can make white people seem untrustworthy to people of color.
