“Somebody call the KKK,” part 3
“Name-calling? I didn’t mean anything!”
Often young children do not know the meaning of the words they use, but they do know that the words will get a reaction from the victim. Children need to learn that such language can hurt other people, and is as bad as throwing rocks. Children who yell a racist or [...]
“Somebody call the KKK,” part 2
As I’ve mulled over the ways I can handle this, I’ve sought help from several sources.
First, I turned to friends with multiracial families. Some offered advice, and some merely offered their sympathies, but all offered the comfort that comes from interacting with those who’ve endured the same sorts of trials.
Second, I turned to the [...]
“Somebody call the KKK,” part 1
I couldn’t write about this yesterday because I was feeling very emotional and far from objective. Today, however, I’m going to tackle this, and hope that it will be of benefit to those of you who have or will encounter racism.
Although as a parent to children of color I expect – and try to [...]
