Living everyday as a parent of young black boys, life is always filled with a mix of emotions. Life can feel like it’s you against the world at times. Life can have you on edge throughout the day wondering if your son is ok. Also, life can have you feeling excited at the simple fact that your son is home, safe, and that no one can hurt them. As a parent, it is our job to protect, teach, provide, and defend. It is our job to talk to our children and influence them more than those outside of our home. We know that we are capable of doing just that but our sons have to put in some work as well, and they are never too young to learn.
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I sat down with my oldest son and we came up with a pledge. Not a pledge that only he should follow, and what he can teach his younger brother as he follows in his footsteps, but a pledge that could help all of his brothers around the world grow in a positive direction. The racist society we live in keeps black boys from being boys and growing into men. But we must teach them, that by living by this pledge, they will become untouchable. They will continue to rise to become the dominate kings that they are destined to be. So we hope this helps you, just as much as it helps us.
