They Aren't Too Young To Talk To About Race

9/16/2022 6:02 am

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Discussion

While it may be uncomfortable to talk about race with your child, it is incredibly important.  By the time children are in elementary school they have already formed an opinion on race and where they stand within the continuum. There are many ways to help your child reduce their bias. You can make playdates with children from different backgrounds, bring them to playgrounds in a different neighborhood, make sure they are reading books with a diverse set of characters and make sure the content they are watching have characters of varying backgrounds.  By exposing them to different cultures you are broadening their horizons and teaching them that all people have value regardless of their background. 

Resources

They Are Not Too Young to Talk About Race

Why All Parents Should Talk With Their Kids About Social Identity 3 mins

Talking About Race for Parents and Caregivers from the National Museum of African American History and Culture  

Talking to Young Children About Race and Racism: A Discussion Guide PBS Kids

Talking to Young Children About Race and Racism PBS Kids 30 mins

Read in Color recommended reading 

National Museum of African American History and Culture Talking About Race