The discussions reveal a focus on how white mothers often underestimate their children's racial biases, evidenced by phrases like 'most assumed their kids weren't at all' and references to parents' perceptions versus actual attitudes. The tone balances curiosity with some skepticism, highlighting the importance of cross-race interactions over explicit discussions, which emphasizes the study's nuanced implications without deep technical critique.
AgreementNeither agree nor disagree
Many posts highlight the findings of the study, but some express skepticism, especially regarding parents' perceptions of their children's biases.
InterestModerate interest
Discussions show some curiosity about how racial socialization influences biases, though not deeply engaging with the research details.
EngagementModerate engagement
Comments include referencing specific studies and questioning assumptions, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
Postings suggest these discussions could influence perspectives on racial bias and parenting, though they don't indicate widespread behavioral change.
Abstract in brief
The study found that most European American mothers use colorblind socialization approaches, meaning they avoid discussing race explicitly.
Children’s racial attitudes were not directly linked to their mothers’ attitudes but were influenced by whether their mothers had more cross-race friendships.
Children with mothers who had more non-European American friends tended to have lower levels of racial bias compared to those whose mothers had fewer such friendships.
And in a 2012 study, researchers asked white parents how racially prejudiced they thought their kids were; most assumed their kids weren't at all. But the researchers found that many of these kids said they wouldn’t want black friends. https://t.co/dfmVk2Ovar
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@KatharineEScott Pahlke et al (2012) asked White mothers about the racial makeup of children at their child’s preschool, people in their neighborhood, their own friends, and their child’s friends: https://t.co/UZHvyBMGBh
This video discusses the importance of teaching children to be colorconscious, highlighting the disadvantages of racial colorblindness. It emphasizes the impact of parental socialization and cross-race friendships on…
Most European American mothers avoid discussing race explicitly. Children's racial attitudes are shaped more by their mothers’ cross-race friendships, which tend to reduce racial bias in children.
@KatharineEScott Pahlke et al (2012) asked White mothers about the racial makeup of children at their child’s preschool, people in their neighborhood, their own friends, and their child’s friends: https://t.co/UZHvyBMGBh
RT @lindy2350: And in a 2012 study, researchers asked white parents how racially prejudiced they thought their kids were; most assumed thei…
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And in a 2012 study, researchers asked white parents how racially prejudiced they thought their kids were; most assumed their kids weren't at all. But the researchers found that many of these kids said they wouldn’t want black friends. https://t.co/dfmVk2Ovar
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