Children are always watching and listening, but since protests for racial justice have spread across the globe, they’re witnessing, absorbing and internalizing possibly more than anyone knows.
Even vicarious racism — secondhand racism witnessed through social media, conversations with friends or family, or media images — harms children’s health.”
So, how can you begin talking with children about racial bias and injustice issues?
• Start talking about racism early in your child’s life.
“Parents and caregivers often underestimate how important their own behaviors and communications with others are versus direct communication with a child.”
