By Allison Briscoe-Smith — 2016
The new Disney film raises tough questions about prejudice for parents and teachers to explore with children.
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Even for a psychologist who studies how kids understand racism and violence, talking to her own children about it is difficult.
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“You’re always communicating about race, whether you talk about it or not.”
A lack of support splits parents into warring factions. Here’s what could stop the fighting.
“I just didn’t want them to stress and not be afraid to go to school. The less they knew, the better it was.”
In a post #MeToo world, many parents of young boys are anxious to find a better way forward for their sons. Luckily, there are many things parents can do to foster a positive environment in which their sons can flourish and thrive, and be proud of who they grow up to be.
We tend to think of childhood as a time of innocence and joy, but as many as 2 to 3 percent of children from ages 6 to 12 can have serious depression.
While some disruptive behavior is normal, a pattern of hostility and defiance may warrant a closer look.
When disruptive behavior drives a wedge between parents and children
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Raising sons is not easy. It is hard to know exactly the “right way” to do things, as our children didn’t come with a manual. I am concerned about this myself, being a mom of twin boys and a daughter.