Talking to Children About Racism

By NSPCC (UK)

“Children will often mirror the silence of adults. Naming racism helps them see it for what it is — unfair and unacceptable.” — NSPCC

As the UK’s leading child protection organization, NSPCC brings a unique authority to the conversation about racism and children. The article urges parents to speak openly about race so that children don’t learn to accept silence as the norm.

What makes NSPCC so valuable is its step-by-step support. It provides strategies for handling racial bullying, suggestions for open-ended questions, and encouragement for parents to model anti-racist behavior in everyday life. The guidance is straightforward, compassionate, and designed to give both children and parents the confidence to speak up.

Citation: NSPCC, Talking to children about racism, nspcc.org.uk