How should parents conduct conversations related to racism as proposed by the "Intentional Parenting for Equity and Justice" program?
How should parents talk with their children about racism? Recently, Diane Hughes and her colleagues (Hughes, Fisher, & Cabrera) developed the "Intentional Parenting for Equity and Justice" program that emphasizes the importance of having deliberate and purposeful conversations as well as engaging in activities that promote awareness of racial inequities and injustices such as systemic racism, racial stereotyping, and the harm caused by racial privilege for those with racial dominance. First, parents should discuss current racial events with their children and adolescents as much as possible in ways that are aligned with the child's developmental level. These conversations should be simple and brief, and parents should shield children from video footage of violence and be ready to answer questions about what they may have seen in the media. Conversations with older children and adolescents can include more complex discussions of systemic racism and social justice. Hughes and colleagues also advise parents to expose their children to the accomplishments, rich traditions, and strengths of diverse ethnic and cultural groups.
How should parents talk with their children about racism? Recently, Diane Hughes and her colleagues (Hughes, Fisher, & Cabrera) developed the "Intentional Parenting for Equity and Justice" program that emphasizes the importance of having deliberate and purposeful conversations as well as engaging in activities that promote awareness of racial inequities and injustices such as systemic racism, racial stereotyping, and the harm caused by racial privilege for those with racial dominance. First, parents should discuss current racial events with their children and adolescents as much as possible in ways that are aligned with the child's developmental level. These conversations should be simple and brief, and parents should shield children from video footage of violence and be ready to answer questions about what they may have seen in the media. Conversations with older children and adolescents can include more complex discussions of systemic racism and social justice. Hughes and colleagues also advise parents to expose their children to the accomplishments, rich traditions, and strengths of diverse ethnic and cultural groups.