In addition to modeling anti-racist behavior, parents need to talk to their kids about what they’re reading and, especially now, what they’re seeing in the world. It’s important to note that books alone shouldn’t be the extent of a child’s education on race. And between the ages of two and four, children begin internalizing racial bias. Starting early is important: Kids as young as six months old can recognize race-based differences, according to an article by the American Academy of Pediatrics. A great place to start teaching your kids about race is by making sure your bookshelves are stocked with a range of stories that center, or exclusively feature, Black characters. As protests over the police murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and Ahmaud Arbery (and many other Black Americans) spill into their third week-and more and more marches and gatherings are specifically being organized for children and families-parents might be struggling to explain concepts of police brutality, white supremacy, and racism to their children in an honest and age-appropriate way.
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