The CAREING Leader

Episode 110: Why it is Essential for White Parents To Also Teach Their Children About Racism.

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Systemic racism is alive and well!

In this powerful episode, I address the crucial role of white parents in teaching their children about racism. I challenge the desire to shield children from the reality of racism - as you don't want to steal their "innocence".

Well BIPOC and racialized children do not have that luxury, so your children, can't have it as well. For us to have an antiracist world, white parents, you have to do your part. I share with you a real-life experience, of a white parent whose child used the N-word and how they handled it with guidance.


TOP CAREING TAKEAWAYS

  1. As an inclusive leader, and as a parent, you can use your influence on your children to create a community of belonging. Listen at: [00:00:25 → 00:00:36]'
  2. You as a White Parent are not excused from your child not realizing our world is racist. Listen in at:
    3. [00:01:48 → 00:02:10].
  3. Racism cannot be only addressed through empathy - ACTION must also be part of the equation. Listen in at [00:02:55 → 00:03:21].
  4. Using the reasoning that we are all of the "human race" to not address racism is not acceptable, because race is a social construct - that was constructed for us as humans to believe that certain groups of people, based on the way they look, etc., were deemed less than.


    5. About the CAREING Leader Leadership Style:

    The CAREING leadership style has seven key pillars that inclusive leaders and organizations can utilize to transform organizations and communities. The CAREING leader is

    • Compassionate
    • Authentic
    • Resilient
    • Equity-focused
    • Intentionally inquisitive
    • Nurturing-Neighbourhood and having a
    • Growth Mindset

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