Talking to kids about race can be tough.
For generations, Black families have had their own sets of rules for staying safe from racism (Read more here:
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How do you start the conversation at home?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a list of ways to get started. âCheck in with your child,â
@ameracadpeds suggests. âAsk what they know, what they've seen, and how they are feeling.â
Before talking to kids, itâs also important for adults to confront their own racial bias, according to Dr. Jacqueline DougĂ© and Dr. Ashaunta Anderson. Your everyday comments and actions will say more than anything else.
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By age 12, many children become set in their beliefs. Thatâs one reason why experts want families to start the conversation early. For grade schoolers, they say to point out racial bias in books, movies and games.
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Ask older children if theyâve ever witnessed or experienced racism, Dr. Jacqueline DougĂ© says: âParents can acknowledge that people are treated differently based on the color of their skin and where they live, and share examples of this happening.â
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