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Dr. Traci Baxley (she/her)
@socialjusticeparenting

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In a world where media is increasingly influential in shaping perceptions Andy attitudes, critically engaging with media with your children is a valuable life skill. By promoting critical media literacy with children, we empower the next generation to be informed, discerning, and proactive participants in the ongoing dialogue surrounding what's happening in the media and society. By nurturing these skills, we enable our children to: 1. Deconstruct Stereotypes: Kids can break down and analyze the stereotypes perpetuated by the media. They can discern when these stereotypes are used and understand the harm they can cause.
 2. Challenge Biases: Kids can identify biases present in media narratives. They develop the ability to question these biases and assess their impact on society and their own lives.
 3. Counter Misrepresentations: Kids are empowered to actively counteract misrepresentations that affect their multiple identities. They can become advocates for more accurate and respectful portrayals in media.
 4. Enhance Understanding: Kids gain a more accurate and nuanced understanding of their own identity. They can appreciate their community's diversity and recognize the complex experiences of others.
 5. Navigate with Discernment: Critical media literacy equips children with the tools to navigate the media landscape with discernment. They can differentiate between fact and fiction, recognizing when media outlets might not have their best interests in mind.
 5. Exercise Agency: Most importantly, our kids can actively shape media narratives by creating their own content or advocating for change within the industry.
 Be proactive in conversing with your children about what they are downloading, reading, watching and believing as facts/truth. #socialjusticeparenting #parentingtips #family #momof5 #raisingconsciousness #loveoverfear #intentionalparenting #radicallove #together #sociallyconciouskids #SJPVillage #ittakesavillage #belonging #belongingadvocate #antiracistfamilies