Bedford Public Library

The sandbox revolution, raising kids for a just world, edited by Lydia Wylie-Kellermann

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-281)

no index present

non fiction

The sandbox revolution

bibliography

edited by Lydia Wylie-Kellermann

raising kids for a just world

"It is a complex time to be a parent. Our climate is in crisis, and economic inequality is deepening. Racialized violence is spreading, and school shootings are escalating. How do we, as parents, cultivate in our children a love of the earth, a cry for justice, and a commitment to nonviolence? Where do we place our bodies so we teach our kids that resistance is crucial and change is possible? What practices do we hold as a family to encourage them to work with their hands, honor their hearts, and nurture their spirits? The Sandbox Revolution calls upon our collective wisdom to wrestle with the questions, navigate the challenges, offer concrete practices, and remind parents of the sacredness of the work. Written by parents who are also writers, pastors, teachers, organizers, artists, gardeners, and activists, this anthology offers a diversity of voices and experiences on topics that include education, money, anti-racism, resistance, spirituality, disability justice, and earth care."--Publisher's descriptionIt is a complex time to be a parent. Our climate is in crisis, economic inequality is deepening, and violence is escalating. How can parents cultivate in their children a love of the earth, a cry for justice, and a commitment to nonviolence? Written by parents who are also writers, teachers, organizers, artists, gardeners, and activists, The Sandbox Revolution offers a diversity of voices and experiences to guide us on a journey of justice-focused parenting

Introduction: Questions That Ache -- A Note on Power, Process, and Accountability -- Part 1. Nitty-Gritty Decisions as Radical Practices -- 1. What Makes a Family?: Infertility, Masculinity, and the Fecundity of Grace -- 2. Money: Nurturing a Family Culture of Generosity and Justice -- 3. Education: Learning at the Speed of Trust -- 4. Where to Live: Putting Down Roots and Being Known -- 5. Spirituality: Entrusting Our Children to the Path -- Part 2. Confronting the "Isms" in Our Families -- 6. Moving beyond Normativity: Family as a Haven for Authenticity, Self-Expression, and Equity -- 7. Raising Antiracist White Kids: Some Rules Need to Be Broken -- 8. Resisting Patriarchy: Messy, Beautiful Interdependence -- 9. Ableism: Opening Doors and Finding Transformation -- 10. Honoring Earth: Healing from the Carceral Mind and Climate Crisis with Joyful Interconnectedness -- 11. The Power of Story: Subversive Lessons from Grandmother Oak -- Part 3. Reclaiming Community -- 12. Building Community: Choosing Life in the Certainty of Death -- 13. Risk and Resistance: The Cost and Gifts to Our Children -- 14. How Do I Heal the Future?: Reclaiming Traditional Ways for the Sake of Our Children -- 15. Confessions of a Bad Movement Parent: Raising Children for Autonomy -- We Turned Out Human: Laurel Dykstra's Daughter Myriam Responds -- Conclusion: Blessings upon the Unraveling -- For Each Child That's Born: A Collective Poem -- Guiding Values