Last season on Episode 40, Naana and Obie introduced the concept of the "inner child" and how our collective unresolved traumas from our formative years can affect us well into adulthood 😢 But what are the conditions at home and in society that lead to the mistreatment of children? This week, Naana and Obie delve into the concept of childism; the often misplaced belief that children are not deserving of the same respect, dignity, and rights as adults. Why has this -ism managed to fly under the radar so long? Why does it seem so prevalent in Black and brown families? What does that say about us? How do we chart a new way forward? 🤔 All this and more on this week's episode of Work Bae.

Cheat Sheet:

"Childism" Dr. Chester M Pierce & Dr. Gail B Allen, Psychiatric Annals: Vol 5, No 7

"Childism: Confronting Prejudice Against Children" by Elisabeth Young-Bruehl

“Understanding Childism: Are We Prejudiced Against Children?” - Psychology Today

“Childism: A form of prejudice that flies beneath the radar” - Medium