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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would just say it’s a mistake, I don’t know why the book says that, anyone can be whatever. I don’t frame it as something for my child to be conscious of one way to the other, and just try to message inclusiveness and kindness all around. Don’t know what is the best approach but I try to make it an organic thing and model that myself. [/quote]

Pp this is incredibly well intentioned and what most of our parents did, so I completely understand. AND I would encourage you to consider pushing a little more because the folks that do work and research in this area really strongly encourage naming and actually addressing these issues if you want your child not to be racist. the colorblind or just be kind to everyone approach negates the fact that some people's experiences really are different and that matters, kindness isn't the only thing we need - we have to be aware and push hard against the racism that continues to impact people. Here are a couple articles I found about it.

https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a32824297/color-blind-myth-racism/

https://www.today.com/parents/how-teach-kids-about-race-don-t-be-colorblind-t115136

Also for the OP, this book recently came out about raising antiracist children and it's on my list so I can't speak personally yet to it but wanted to share: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Antiracist-Children-Practical-Parenting/dp/1982185422/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P1WLO9GL034X&keywords=raising+an+antiracist+child&qid=1658513371&sprefix=raising+an+antiracist+child%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1[/quote]

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