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40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child

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ISBN-10: 0062733222

ISBN-13: 9780062733221

Edition: N/A

Authors: Barbara Mathias, Mary Ann French

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30 years after the civil rights movement, America is still imbued with the spirit of racism. Despite the best intentions of a generation, children today are still learning the dangerous lessons of prejudice, hate and bigotry. Ultimately, the only way to rid our society of the evil of racism is to teach our children, while they're still impressionable, that color is not an indication of a person's worth. Unfortunately, many parents are at a loss as to how to do this effectively. 40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child is the perfect aid for these parents. Divided into five age-related sections, ranging from preschool age to the teenage years, it provides helpful and practical ways parents can…    
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Book details

List price: $16.99
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 6/7/1996
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 180
Size: 5.31" wide x 8.00" long x 0.40" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Introduction
Raise Your Replacements with Principle
Why White Parents Should Care
Examine Your Reluctance to Form Interracial Friendships
Make Acquaintances Across Color Lines
Trace Your Family's History of Prejudice
Provide History That Fosters Pride
Get the Whole Story - His-Story, Her Story, Their Story and Our Story
Make History a Healing Course
Sensitize Your Parent-School Organization
Involve the Community
Begin the Lessons Early, Teach Responsibility
Teach Identity Through Comparison
Reflect Reality Through Mirrors, Art and Yourself
Select the Right Preschool for Your Child
Don't Pretend Discrimination Doesn't Exist
Rise to the Challenge at School
Forge Ahead Without Hindering Your Child
Tell the Truth About Slavery
Color Holidays, but Use All Shades of the Truth
Avoid Cultural Tourism
Be Careful About What Your Children Read
Think About How You Define Normal
Rule Out Discriminatory Remarks
Insist on Respect
Nurture and Spread Self-Esteem
Know Your Child's Role Models
Help Broaden Your Child's Social Circle
Expose Racial Stereotyping in Entertainment
Select a Diverse Middle School
Listen To and Discuss Your Teen's Concerns
Don't Use Racism as a Crutch
If Trouble's Brewing, Sound the Horn
Learn Compassion for All Colors
Encourage Community Service
Be Honest: Talk About Uncertainties
Beware of Your Nonverbal Messages
Speak Clearly and from the Heart
Challenge "Self-Segregation"
Face Your Teen's Prejudice
Epilogue: Don't Give Up. Keep the Faith
Bibliography
Index