Talking to Kids about Racism and Violence
The Child Mind Institute is a leading organization in child and adolescent psychology support and research. This article provides a timely resource for parents about talking to your child about racism and violence. There are seven guidelines to follow when you have these conversations:
1. Validate their feelings
2. Talk about it, even with young children
3. Be clear, direct, and factual
4. Encourage questions and it's ok if you don't know the answer
5. Be calm and acknowledge your own emotions
6. Rely on your support system of other parents and educators at school
7. Keep the conversation open
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1. Validate their feelings
2. Talk about it, even with young children
3. Be clear, direct, and factual
4. Encourage questions and it's ok if you don't know the answer
5. Be calm and acknowledge your own emotions
6. Rely on your support system of other parents and educators at school
7. Keep the conversation open
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