LOWER School Parent Education Session: Sept. 16
She’s Not Ready Yet—When and How to Begin Discussions with Your Child About Race
Wednesday, September 16 at 7-8pmRSVP here
Some parents experience anxiety as they try to determine when and how to have constructive conversations with their children about race. Research shows these conversations are critical. Children are already using racial heuristics to guide their thinking as early as age 5. Research also shows that when parents do not talk to their children about race, media outlets and confused peer messages can fill the gap, resulting in the development of racial bias.
In this session, Lower School parents have the opportunity, through a series of live exercises, to develop their capacity to introduce racial topics. They will learn how to address questions about contemporary social justice conflicts and redirect messages when a child articulates sentiments that could be perceived as biased. Additionally, parents will learn why it is important to communicate equality values in ways other than conversation, and consider ways to better incorporate their commitment to racial equality in family life.
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