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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ve been reading that it is important to tell our young children about racism, and not fall back on general statements about equality. We’re told to make the conversation age appropriate. But I haven’t seen or read what we’re supposed to say. [b]What is age appropriate for a 4 year old? What are you teaching your young kids?[/b][/quote]

Black parent here, and a mental health professional.  I definitely started with board books about MLK around that age.  Also board books about celebrating differences.  I don't think we really got into the fact that inequality continues today, and that the struggle isn't over, until age 5 or 6.  Amidst recent events, I've broached the topic of police brutality (now age 8).  I definitely agree that what you tell them should be age appropriate, but that parents shouldn't shy away from having these conversations, even if uncomfortable.

There are a lot of resources online.  Here are a few:

http://www.raceconscious.org/strategies/
https://www.tolerance.org/
https://www.embracerace.org/[/quote]

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