40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child - by Barbara Mathias & Mary Ann French (Paperback)

About the Book

Thirty years after the civil rights movement, America is still imbued with the spirit of racism. Despite the best intentions of a generation, children today are still learning the dangerous lessons of prejudice, hate, and bigotry. This book offers the perfect aid to parents who wish to teach their children that color is not an indication of a person's worth, providing specific advice adressing the unique concersn of both white parents and parents of color.

Book Synopsis

30 years after the civil rights movement, America is still imbued with the spirit of racism. Despite the best intentions of a generation, children today are still learning the dangerous lessons of prejudice, hate and bigotry. Ultimately, the only way to rid our society of the evil of racism is to teach our children, while they're still impressionable, that color is not an indication of a person's worth. Unfortunately, many parents are at a loss as to how to do this effectively. 40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child is the perfect aid for these parents. Divided into five age-related sections, ranging from preschool age to the teenage years, it provides helpful and practical ways parents can teach these important lessons, and contains specific advice addressing the unique concerns of both white parents and parents of color. With topics ranging from how to select toys for toddlers to how to talk with teenagers about what they see on the evening news, 40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child is a book all concerned parents will want to have on their shelves.

From the Back Cover

Although it's now more than thirty years since the first modern civil rights legislation was passed by Congress, our society is still imbued with the spirit of racism. Ultimately, the only way to end it will be to raise our children differently than we were raised ourselves. 40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child is the first book to provide families with the tools they need to talk openly about racism and to respect and appreciate racial differences. Including practical suggestions for all families, as well as age-specific advice, the book covers everything from how to select toys for preschoolers to how to face a teenager's prejudice. In today's emotion-laden environment, 40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child is a book all concerned parents will want to have in their homes.

Review Quotes

"Offers parents and educators a good first step.""--Washington Post"