Introduction
Racism is one of the biggest problems in the United States. As younger generations enter this world and start communicating with other people, they need to understand that societal problem as well. There are many different actions parents can take to educate their children on the matter. The following text will review an article by Heard-Garris and Dougé about teaching children on the issue of racism.
Discussion
The text begins by referring to recent events that were related to race-based discrimination and hatred, such as the murder of George Floyd and the protests dedicated to the matter. It accentuates the importance of discussing racism with children, as they may feel concerned for their safety and have some questions about the aforementioned cases. The article then offers some ideas on how to discuss this issue with them. For example, the authors advise them to be aware of their feelings and opinions on the matter and ask them if they or their friends ever experienced it themselves (Heard-Garris & Douge, n. d.). Moreover, the text highly recommends using recent events as an opportunity to educate children on racism and help them find some possible solutions. Another memorable piece of advice is for the parents to find the necessary resources to use as a reference in future conversations. The article concludes by motivating its readers to contribute to abolishing racism and help their children find useful solutions to make a positive change.
Conclusion
However, in my opinion, more actions can be done, such as consuming historical content on the matter and helping the offspring understand they should control what they say. Learning history is crucial to understanding the root of the problem, thus helping modern-day society find suitable ways to abolish race-based discrimination and hate. Besides, children need to be taught which words to avoid, as they may hear slurs somewhere and use them without understanding the negative meaning behind them. By taking those measures, society will be closer to equality, since younger generations will be exposed to a more accepting view of the world and know how to handle cases of bigotry.
Work Cited
Heard-Garris, N., & Douge, J. (n.d.). “Talking to Children about Racism: The Time is Now.”HealthyChildren.org., Web.