Lingras Katherine A
Minneapolis, MN USA.
J Health Serv Psychol. 2021;47(1):9-16. doi: 10.1007/s42843-021-00027-4. Epub 2021 Jan 23.
Children notice race from an early age. They also observe and can understand injustices among people. However, research shows that not all caregivers discuss race, identity, and racism. Some avoid the topic altogether. There are significant repercussions when we do not provide space for these formative conversations. Silence allows stereotypes, biases, and racism to be reinforced. There is a role and a responsibility for mental health practitioners to undertake these sometimes difficult conversations and practices with patients and parents. Illustrative examples to use with children of different ages are presented as a means of supporting parents in their discussion of race and racism with their children.
孩子们从小就会注意到种族问题。他们也会观察并能够理解人与人之间的不公正现象。然而，研究表明，并非所有的照顾者都会讨论种族、身份和种族主义。有些人完全回避这个话题。当我们没有为这些具有塑造性的对话留出空间时，会产生重大影响。沉默会使刻板印象、偏见和种族主义得到强化。心理健康从业者有责任与患者及家长进行这些有时颇具难度的对话和实践。文中给出了针对不同年龄段儿童的示例，作为帮助家长与孩子讨论种族和种族主义的一种方式。
