An age-by-age guide for parents of white children
Get comfortable talking about race with your kids
Take action as a family against racism
Raise antiracist kids at every age and stage
Do you avoid talking about race with kids because you’re afraid you’ll say the wrong thing?
When your kids make offhand remarks about skin color, you’re not sure what to say. What if drawing your kids’ attention to race backfires?
Race, racism, and white privilege are complex topics that are often painful.
Maybe you’re not sure your kids are ready to talk about these issues.
You wonder how you can do it in a way that’s age appropriate, and won’t overwhelm them.
Here’s why parents must start talking with white children about race
Breaking the silence about race with kids isn’t always easy. But with support and practice, you can help your child challenge stereotypes, embrace antiracist thinking, and speak up for racial justice.
Imagine:
