An important component of child socialization in ethnic minority families is _____________, which acts as a buffer against negative racial messages in the environment.

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Racial socialization involves teaching children about their racial/ethnic identity, providing them with a sense of history and belonging, and preparing them to cope with discrimination and prejudice. It helps children develop a positive sense of self and protects them from negative racial messages in the environment. Independence training (B) and an emphasis on personal boundaries (D) may be important aspects of child socialization but do not necessarily serve as buffers against negative racial messages. The promotion of the self (A) is a broad concept and may or may not be related to racial socialization.

An Important Component of Child Socialization in Ethnic Minority Families