How to Raise Activist Kids
by Tabby Biddle
Photo Credit: Tabby Biddle
My six-year old son woke up on Monday morning inspired to make invitations for The Women's March to invite all of our neighbors. He said he was going to make two invitations a day until Saturday. He included directions on how to get to the March in downtown Los Angeles, and also picked out his slogan for his sign. He then begged me to go get materials so he could make his sign. (Can you say #ProudMama?)
On Saturday, millions of women, partners, children and allies will march in over 300 women's marches across the country and around the world. While this will be my third year marching, this will be the first time I'll be marching with my husband and son.
This year, as I thought about who I wanted to march with most, it was my husband and son. It feels really important this year to march as a family, and my son is ON IT. He's very excited about this as he's been wanting to march with me for the last two years, but I felt he was too young to be in the big crowds.
While I know marching isn't for everyone, if you're up for joining your sisters and brothers for some positive energy of hope, community, love and intersectionality this weekend, and haven't yet committed to participating in a march yet, check out what's happening near you.
In other great activist news, the Virginia Senate voted this week to ratify the federal Equal Rights Amendment. The measure passed with bipartisan support. Now the Senate resolution heads to the House. If passed, Virginia would be the 38th state to ratify the ERA and the final one needed to make the Equal Rights Amendment part of our U.S. Constitution and the law of the land.
How Can Parents Raise Activist Kids?
Trina Greene Brown calls herself a proud Black-feminist Mama-activist of two. She joined my husband's podcast to talk about how to help your kids see the value in activism, how to talk to your kids about social justice, and how to discuss race differences. It's insightful and inspiring. You don't want to miss it!
Happy Marching!
Tabby Biddle, M.S. Ed. is a women’s leadership coach, strategist, writer and consultant. Her life’s work is devoted to elevating women’s voices. To learn more about using your voice, making an impact, and being a leader of change in this world, visit tabbybiddle.com.