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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I tried to talk to my kids about it and [b]they don’t seem too interested[/b]. They watched the news and they don’t understand how looting and violence is related to what happened. I tried talking to my 3yo and she said her skin color was rainbow. I don’t think they see color when they see people. I kind of like this. I know they live in a bubble for now and I don’t mind.[/quote]

If your kids are old enough to be watching the news, it's kind of gross that they're not interested in what happened.  It's your job as a parent to explain why they need to care.  And if you don't care, then you need to examine why this doesn't bother you.  How can anyone, of any color, have seen that video and not had their heart broken?

Also, talking to your kids about racism isn't "bursting their bubble."  Your kids will continue to enjoy their white privilege even while they learn about how other people don't get the same benefit.  And my kids are white, if you're curious, as am I.[/quote]

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