Exploring how Black and white parents talk about race with their children

What is it about?

The present study examined whether and how Black and white parents talked with their children (8–11 years old) about Black Lives Matter (BLM) in the months immediately following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. We found that while 80% of parents (n= 725) reported talking to their child about BLM, white parents were significantly less likely to do so than Black parents. Furthermore, white parents were more likely to offer insubstantial or nonsensical explanations about BLM, whereas Black parents most frequently acknowledged racial injustice and affirmed the value of Black life.

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Why is it important?

In a society still affected by racism, whether and how parents talk with their children about racial injustice is important.