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Children are not colorblind: Why early conversations about race are essential

Discussing racism with children can seem daunting to parents, caregivers and educators for several reasons.

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Discussing racism with children can seem daunting to parents, caregivers and educators for several reasons. Often, it can feel uncomfortable talking about people's differences; conversations about racism reveal implicit biases and, for some, immense privilege. However, research shows that even young children are typically curious about people's racial differences .

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