(informal, chiefly used in the present participle) To influence someone to express something, especially a particular stance or viewpoint or in a particular manner.
(the) A customary conversation by parent(s) or guardian(s) with their (often teenaged) child about a reality of life; in particular:
(US) A customary conversation in which the parent(s) of a black child explain the racism and violence they may face, especially when interacting with police, and strategies to manage it.