Talk To Kids: Articles
Conversations about race cannot wait until children are “old enough.” Research shows babies notice difference almost immediately, and by the time they’re in preschool they are already forming ideas — and sometimes biases. Silence from parents doesn’t shield children; it leaves them without language to process what they see.
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“Children are never too young to be introduced to the many cultures and people of our world.” — PBS Parents READ
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Talking about race isn’t a one-time chat. It’s an ongoing conversation that grows as your child grows. READ
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Children will often mirror the silence of adults. Naming racism helps them see it for what it is — unfair and unacceptable. READ
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By the preschool years, children are not colorblind. They are already forming biases — and silence only reinforces them READ
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Your child’s understanding of race grows with them — so should your conversations. READ
