My six-year-old asks why his skin is darker than mine every time someone stares at us in public and I adopted him but don't know how to explain racism yet.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent must find language to protect their child's innocence while preparing them for a world that will see them differently.
“Where Are You with Early childhood 3-6 — play language boundaries?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.