Raising Good Humans Ep 46: Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith: How we talk about race, raising anti-racist kids and the science of hope.
Jun 12, 2020
Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith, a professor and trauma and racism expert, dives into the complexities of teaching children about race. She explains how kids as young as six months are aware of racial differences and why silence from adults can be harmful. The conversation covers the challenges of raising anti-racist kids in predominantly white communities and highlights the importance of open communication about community trauma. Dr. Briscoe-Smith emphasizes embracing vulnerability while discussing difficult topics, encouraging parents to prepare kids for societal realities with empathy.
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Make Values Your Parenting Guide
- Create a family mission statement that names values like kindness and compassion and apply them across differences.
- Use those shared values to guide children's behavior even in predominantly white communities.
Use Short Interactions And Apologize
- Facilitate simple, short interracial interactions; even three minutes of conversation can reduce prejudice.
- Make mistakes, apologize to your child, and model humility rather than avoiding the topic.
Calibrate Protection And Preparation
- Balance protecting and preparing children by calibrating information to their age and temperament.
- Give foundations like fairness and kindness first, then add specifics when children show readiness.
