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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Perfect on-ramp for our 8yo. We used it as a jumping off point into a much bigger conversation. [/quote]

Even thought Sesame Street is for the younger set I think you had to be at least 7-8 to begin to understand some of the concepts they were taking about. 
We watched with our 11 year old. [b]But unlike covid that is impacting her life right this right this very second, racism is Not. [/b]We are white and she goes to an incredibly diverse school. She was in tears earlier in the week when we talking about what was happening. [b]She thought because the civil rights movement had happened, racism wasn’t around anymore.[/b] She was upset that people would treat her friends differently then her. [/quote]

We are black, so we don't have the luxury of pretending that racism doesn't exist.  My 8yo has already been told by friends that they don't like brown skin or curly hair, which has left her in tears earlier this school year.

We've talked to her about many issues raised in the town hall, but I still thought it was worthwhile to watch.  I agree with PPs that my 8yo didn't pay attention the whole time--she played with Legos and occasionally looked up when a kid asked a question, or when Abby Cadabby or another muppet spoke, lol.  I think a lot of it was for the benefit of parents, not kids.  But at least it was a step in the right direction.[/quote]

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