My grandmother keeps telling my baby nephew how handsome he is because he has 'good hair' and light eyes, and I see how my other nephew with darker features is already noticing the difference.
More people experience this than they realize.
Adults unknowingly establish colorist hierarchies in early childhood through differential praise and attention based on physical features.
“Where Are You with Colorism and intraracial identity?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.