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Scenario

How to Discuss Race with Your Young Adopted Child

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.

What we've seen

A parent must find language to protect their child's innocence while preparing them for a world that will see them differently.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Early childhood 3-6 — play language boundaries?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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