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abqtommy

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13. '5 tips for raising an anti-racist child.'* I think it's best to focus on the young. I learned from
Tue Apr 12, 2022, 08:54 PM
Apr 2022

my parents and exposure to church activities. Even if I later became disillusioned with
religion I kept my core values. The influence of parents, the home and the school all have
a big effect.

I think it's very hard to reach people who have accepted the racist hate mindset. They're more likely to become cultists but we shouldn't stop trying.

*[Model the behavior you want to see in your child

1. Explore your own biases: The first step of this process is reflection on your own biases and how they impact your thoughts and behavior. This step may be uncomfortable but is necessary.
Educate yourself: It is okay not to know it all. It is hard to be a role model if you feel very unformed. There are so many books to read, podcasts to listen to, articles to read, and movies to watch. Check out this list for some ideas!
Diversify your social networks: It will be hard to convince your child that people of color are “good” when they are only around people who look like them or see you only around people who look like you. Thus, you may need to look at your social group and attempt to increase your exposure to diverse people.
Be an advocate: Children and teens understand the general concept that “actions speak louder than words.” Commit to actions.]

There's more at this link:

https://www.childrensdayton.org/the-hub/raising-anti-racist-child

I just found this today and it gives me hope. I like this site because it doesn't
specifically involve religion. If we have a plan and we follow through we're on the
way to having more productive, non-hating people around. There are further links
at the bottom of the link page above.

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CRT and facts [View all] llashram Apr 2022 OP
I submit under white hate is terror of retribution. cbabe Apr 2022 #1
yeah, no doubt llashram Apr 2022 #2
How? So we can pass on your goodness. cbabe Apr 2022 #3
lots and lots of therapy llashram Apr 2022 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author llashram Apr 2022 #5
lots and lifelong llashram Apr 2022 #6
Would be a good discussion: dances learned, cbabe Apr 2022 #7
K&R brer cat Apr 2022 #8
+ llashram Apr 2022 #9
Let the Bright Light Of Truth Shine. Let those who teach, teach. Let those of us who abqtommy Apr 2022 #10
we can only hope llashram Apr 2022 #11
'5 tips for raising an anti-racist child.'* I think it's best to focus on the young. I learned from abqtommy Apr 2022 #13
++ llashram Apr 2022 #14
K & R! spicysista Apr 2022 #12
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