With former US police officer Derek Chauvin being found guilty in the murder of George Floyd on April 20 2021, and the anniversary of Floyd s death today, the loaded topic of race is once again top of mind.
Floyd s murder in May 2020 reignited the Black Lives Matter movement, kickstarting protests all over the world, and highlighting the responsibility that parents have to instill anti-racist values in their children.
But discussing race with kids is not always easy. Deciding how to approach a sensitive issue can be intimidating, and some parents may avoid it until a child raises the topic. But with research showing that children notice skin colour from as young as three months old, it is not to be shied away from.
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