Anti-Racist Parenting: An Example

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I’ve been receiving lots of DM’s from parents who want to raise socially conscious kids but aren’t sure where to start. I thought I would film a little video of Hailey and I chatting about her opinion on parents sharing tough subjects with their kids. You’ll see me do a few things that may be helpful for you. When Hailey expresses openness and curiosity about a topic, I talk with her about it. But I do wait for it to be the right time— when I’m too tired isn’t a good time. We need space to have hard conversations, and I have to be in a good head space to support whatever feelings may come up for her. I affirm her ability to handle the hard stuff, while also making sure it’s not too much for her. And I tell her why she needs to know about anti-blackness, police violence, and even murder. As a parent, it’s my job to build her empathy without breaking it. To lay the groundwork for a life committed to justice. Listening to others. Seeking to understand, even when it’s hard. Moments like this give us all an opportunity to both teach and learn from our children. Let us not squander them.

A post shared by Trystan Reese (@biffandi) on May 31, 2020 at 8:34pm PDT

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