333. Q&A: What should I do if my child hears the N-word in a song?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...

• Whether or not to address a racial slur your child heard in a song when you're not sure whether or not they picked up on it, and fear you may call attention to it unnecessarily.

• How to explain the difference between swearing and slurs, and the importance of giving kids context and language around both.

• Dr. Rebecca shares stories of how similar topics have come up in her own family and how she handled them with her kids.

• Why just saying "don't say it" can miss the mark for kids.

• The role of tone, timing, and developmental stage when introducing complex and sensitive topics.

• How to make it feel safe to make mistakes and learn from them

ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about what to do when your child is swearing

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about bias, cultural identity, and diversity with Dr. Dana E. Crawford

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about parenting styles across cultures with Dr. Miguelina German

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