Raising a Black son today comes with unique challenges, joys, and responsibilities. It’s more than teaching him how to read or ride a bike; it’s preparing him for a world that may not always see him as safe or worthy, while also showing him love, confidence, and pride in who he is.
Let’s open the floor:
- What’s one thing you’ve learned about raising a Black son that surprised you?
- What are the hardest conversations you’ve had to have with him or know you will have?
- How do you balance protecting him with letting him experience the world on his own?
- What strategies, affirmations, or tools have helped you build his confidence and emotional strength?
- What support do you need as a mother that would make this journey easier?
💬 Share your thoughts, experiences, and advice. Your story could help another mother navigate the same path.