I believe that White children growing up these days have a profound confidence problem. Especially White boys. White kids are beaten down by media, teachers, textbooks, and movies. It’s constant. If you’re old enough to remember when things were different, it helps but we have to remember that our children are bombarded with shame daily.
I want to make a conscious effort to instill pride and confidence in my beautiful White children. I want them to feel pride in their ancestors. I’d love to hear from other parents here about how you build confidence in your kids on an age appropriate level. Here’s a few things I’ve thought of or done:
My kids have Nordic ancestry on my husband’s side so I’ve bought them books about Vikings, made Norwegian recipes, played that music, etc. Recently I told one of my kids that when they think something is too difficult to remember they have Viking blood and they are strong and can do anything.
When traveling, I pointed out amazing architecture and told them that their ancestors built those beautiful buildings long ago and they should be proud.
I share stories of the sacrifices our ancestors made to make a better life for us and how they were tough and disciplined through enormous adversity.
(https://x.com/NTarnopolsky/status/1902027893141545071) to continue to bomb civilians.
Unconditional support of Israel has brought it to the brink of disintegration. It is a policy which is not shared by a majority of Americans.
Having broken democracy, the economy and the legitimacy of the state in Israel, Zionism without limits may well do the same to America. If Trump is serious about the U.S. national interest, perhaps it is time he showed some interest in what Americans think about Israel – and why.
