The Black parenting shift: Redefining the way we discipline

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The Black parenting shift: Redefining the way we discipline

Black mothers have long carried the weight of a unique and complicated history when it comes to parenting. For generations, the traditional “tough love” approach—marked by strict discipline and, often, corporal punishment/spanking—was seen as essential for raising children to survive in a world that persistently devalues Black lives. Rooted in protection and survival, these methods aimed to “harden” children against racism and injustice.Yet toda…

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Mother’s tough love shaped my life

I learned early in life not to tell my mother that I was bored because I had nothing to do. She quickly found ways to keep me busy, cleaning the house. At the time I thought she was mean, but I now know she was teaching me valuable life skills. I was young when I […]

The Black Parenting Shift: Redefining the Way We Discipline

By ReShonda Tate Black mothers have long carried the weight of a unique and complicated history when it comes to parenting.  For generations, the traditional “tough love” approach—marked by strict discipline and, often, corporal punishment/spanking—was seen as essential for raising children to survive in a world that persistently devalues Black lives. Rooted in protection and survival, these methods aimed to “harden” children against racism and …