What if parenting wasn’t about control—but liberation?
Educators and organizers Fernando Deveras and Leslie Priscilla join Eddie to break down what it means to raise conscious kids in a system built on control. From intergenerational trauma to decolonized parenting, this episode explores how healing, identity, and resistance shape the next generation.
Show Notes:
00:38 Discovering Latinx Parenting
01:32 Fernando's Background and Journey
03:25 Leslie's Parenting Philosophy
06:33 Challenges and Reflections on Parenting
17:03 Teaching and Empowering the Next Generation
27:00 The Science of Pigment and Personal Reflections
27:35 Navigating Conversations About Race and Identity
28:25 Exposing Children to Social Movements
28:45 Discussing the Palestine-Israel Conflict with Kids
29:17 The Role of Parents in Guiding Children Through Tough Topics
30:40 Balancing Activism and Parenting
34:37 Challenges in Addressing Social Issues in Education
39:04 Reflecting on Parenting and Personal Growth
45:29 The Importance of Reflection and Addressing Systemic Issues
50:40 Where to Find More Information