Anti-Racism

"We can’t hide our children from the world. Your child is probably already more aware of race, class, and gender differences than you realize. This can be a time to teach your child about social justice, while also helping process how painful these events can be for them, and for you. Talking about race in America can be scary. People don’t want to be seen as a racist or someone trying to start a conflict. But the less prepared we are to think about race and talk about race, the scarier those conversations are when they occur. And children need tools for how to feel and speak about these issues. " -Howard Stevenson, a clinical psychologist at Penn GSE, studies racial literacy and racial trauma.

Helpful Resources

The difficult and uncomfortable nature of conversations on racism and equity are only offset by their importance. Please find a few resources below that may be of help to start or continue in those conversations at home:

Your kids aren’t too young to talk about race

PBS Kids -Talking to Young Children About Race and Racism

Talking with children about racism, police brutality, and protests

Resources for Talking About Race, Racism, and Racialized Violence with Kids

How white parents can talk about race

How White Parents Can Use Media to Raise Anti-Racist Kids - Common Sense Media

Talking to Kids About Race and Violence in America

How to Talk Honestly With Children About Racism - PBS

Talking Race With Young Children - NPR

Racism and Violence: Using Your Power as a Parent to Support Children Aged Two to Five

10 Tips for Teaching and Talking to Kids About Race

Talking to Children After Racial Incidents