The Adultification of Young Black Girls

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Welcome back to the UNtriggered Parenting Podcast.

In today's video, I’m unpacking the issue of adultification bias—where Black girls are unfairly treated as older, more responsible, and less innocent than their peers.

We’ll cover:
✅ What adultification bias actually is
✅ How it shows up in parenting habits
✅ The real impact on Black girls’ mental health and self-esteem
✅ What parents can do to protect and empower their daughters

This conversation isn’t about blame. It’s about awareness, growth, and breaking cycles.

If you’re a parent raising Black girls—or work with young Black girls in any setting—this episode is for you.

About Paula
Paula S. Lawrence is a Certified Parent Coach and Mum. She is deeply dedicated to guiding parents through the roller coaster journey of raising children while also helping the youth, especially young girls, foster resilience and self-confidence.
You can connect with Paula on Instagram, Facebook & book a free 30 minute Parent Coaching call with her

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The Untriggered Parenting Podcast is sponsored by Accelerate Empowerment, a company that provides creative and interactive well-being workshops for girls aged 7 - 15 yrs old. We also provide parenting coaching & support for the parents raising them!

​We are passionate about instilling self confidence, resilience and a growth mindset in girls at a young age and empowering families in order to help young people achieve their full potential.