It may be hard to talk to children about racism, but it's important. USA TODAY spoke with experts on what you can say when kids ask tough questions.
. Many white parents wonder whether to talk with their kids at all, while parents of color swallow their grief and fear to have"the talk" once again.
I don't think that anxiety and fear about COVID-19 should stop a parent from talking about police brutality. This issue has been increasing in concern over the last few years as the number of black and brown people killed by police continue to rise. I think if you do talk with your child don't leave them in a high state of worry. Make sure to end the conversation by engaging in a pleasant activity after the difficult discussion so they won't stay worried or afraid.
In response to an older child, it can be reassuring to say something like:"I know that it is scary to think that something like that might happen, and I really don’t want you to worry about anything like that. I know that most police officers want to help people, and most police officers never fire their guns. But sometimes they do get nervous and make mistakes.
White children are often racially isolated as a consequence of segregated schools and neighborhoods, and consequently limited in their understanding of people different from themselves. White parents who want to interrupt the cycle of racism must learn to talk to their children about it and model their own anti-racist activity.According to research, white parents often don't talk with their children about race or may emphasize"not seeing color.
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