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Spanking: How We Have Normalized Hitting Our Kids and Why We Need to Stop
Many people are spanked growing up to the point where it is a normalized experience. This blog post will explore the negative outcomes associated with spanking, and why it’s such a common parenting tactic used in the United States.
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Living-Learning Communities: Separating Fact From Speculation
Are you deciding on your college dorm situation for the upcoming school year? Here is some information to keep in mind about Living-Learning Communities and their benefits as well as their disadvantages.
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How Friendships Can Reduce Racial Prejudice, and What Schools Can Do to Help
In today’s political climate, teachers nationwide have reported increases in conflict between students from different racial/ethnic groups. Helping kids form friendships across group lines may be the key to creating a more positive and affirming school environment.
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No such thing as a “positive” stereotype: Consequences of the Model Minority Myth
While Asian Americans are typically depicted as intelligent, high-achieving, and law-abiding, such stereotypes may not be as innocuous as you think. The Model Minority Myth has several consequences for the mental health, academic achievement, and institutional support (e.g., school and governmental programs) available to this population.