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Raising Biracial Kids in Today's World

How to Meet the Needs of Biracial Kids in School: A Guide for Parents

October 3, 2016 By Diedre 3 Comments

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How to Meet the Needs of Biracial Kids in School: A Guide for Parents

Now that I have two school aged children, I pay extra close attention to her surroundings at school. Is she the only minority in her class? Are diverse books included in his/her classroom or library? Are there other parents in interracial marriages that I can relate to?

As an educator, I know what to look for to help them have the most well-rounded educational experience as possible. Do you know what to look for?

Here are a few tips for advocating for the needs of your biracial kids in school:

Encourage Your Child’s Teacher to Have a Diverse Set of Books in His/Her Classroom

Representation is important!

Kids love to see people who look like them on tv, in print,  and in person. Help educators challenge the single race approach to diversity by buying books for your child’s classroom, or by volunteering to read to your child’s class. Your presence and the book you choose will make a world of difference to the teacher, and the students.

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Volunteer to Read Books with Diverse Characters to Your Child’s Class

If the teacher is resistant to adding to his/her collection, or they aren’t sure where to start, bring the diversity to the classroom yourself! Talk with other parents about adding to the teacher’s classroom library.

I don’t know a teacher who would refuse a few minutes of solace in exchange for a parent reading to the class. It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved!

Participate in Multicultural Events at the School

Many schools have some sort of multicultural celebration. Volunteer to cook some ethnic foods or share about your culture.

Use every opportunity to educate other parents & educators.

Make a Decision at Home about How your Child Will Identify

Why is this important? When enrolling your child, there are multiple forms that require you to check race. At some point, your child will have to make a choice about their identity.

If you don’t have the conversation about identity at home, it will come up at school. Don’t you want to be the first one to have that discussion with your child?

How to Meet the Needs of Biracial Kids in School: A Guide for Parents

Be Actively Involved in Your Child’s Education

This is important no matter the ethnicity of your child. Unfortunately, teachers tend to work a little harder for kids whose parents are actively involved in their education.

Right or wrong, this is the truth.

Take time to meet your child’s teacher and have open communication with them.

How to Meet the Needs of Biracial Kids in School: A Guide for Parents

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