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

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August 14, 202524m 33s

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Show Notes

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:

๐ŸŽง Listen to my podcast episode about what to do when your child is swearing

๐ŸŽง Listen to my podcast episode about bias, cultural identity, and diversity with Dr. Dana E. Crawford

๐ŸŽง Listen to my podcast episode about parenting styles across cultures with Dr. Miguelina German

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