Talking To Older Children About Race
You know that it’s time to talk to your older child about race but you haven’t had a minute to sit down and a take dive deep — and let’s be honest, you’re a little overwhelmed when it comes to knowing what to say.
In this episode you will gain the tools you need to help your child uncover and dispel their implicit biases and understand the importance of practicing humility when having conversations about race.
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
Blumenbach, Friedrich. On the natural variety of mankind
Article discussing Blumenbach vs. modern understanding, Craig Venter/HGP
Article discussing minimal variation between races, or any group of homo sapiens
Life Kit: Parenting Podcast (Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum explains that racism is like a smog)
Implicit Association Test (Scroll to the bottom and click “I wish to proceed.” Click the 2nd blue button that says “Race IAT”)
Strategies to Correct Implicit Bias from the Kirwan Institute
Song credit: “Away” by Geographer and “Beach Disco” by Dougie Wood
