“By age 12, many children become set in their beliefs—giving parents a decade to mold the learning process, so that it decreases racial bias and improves cultural understanding.” – healthychildren.org

Do you consider racism to be an “adults-only” kind of issue? If so, buckle up.

As white parents, it's past time to talk to our kids about racial bias. Whether your child is 2 or 12, it’s never too early (or too late) to start these conversations.

The point is, the conversation starts now.

Otherwise, we’re complicit in the harm.

In this episode of Dealing With Whiteness, I talk with Dr.Lynne Maureen Hurdle and Justin Na’im Hurdle-Price, breaking down:

How do you talk to kids about racism?

Spoiler alert – there’s no cheat sheet.

We’re also exploring:

• The age children begin developing racial biases
• Why white parents need to teach their children about race
• When to start talking about racism
• How white children can show allyship to their peers

Plus, hear from Dr. Lynne and Justin about their experiences growing up in a system that upholds whiteness and labels any variation as “other.”

Want to know more about the great work Dr.Lynne and Justin are doing to hold space for courageous conversations like this one?

Find them here:

• Web: Lynne Maureen Hurdle  | On the Matter of Race
• Insta: @conflictcloser

Episode links:

• Learn more about Talking to Children About Racial Bias.
• Listen to Justin’s experience growing up in white, privatized institutions: Introduction to Dealing with Whiteness

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