Race and Ethnicity Scripts for Parents

No matter what race or ethnicity your family is, there are lots of important conversations parents should have with their kids about these topics. Understanding the perspectives of people with different backgrounds and experiences can help our kids become more empathetic to others. These scripts will help you navigate all kinds of tricky topics related to race and ethnicity.

When your child asks what the “n-word” means…

 

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Why Black people can say the “n‑word” & others can’t… 

 

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Explaining culturally appropriative Halloween costumes to kids…

 

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What to say when your child is embarrassed to speak Spanish…

 

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Teaching your kids the real history of Thanksgiving…

 

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Explaining why there’s no “White History Month”…

 

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If your child groups people together because of their skin color…

 

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How to explain why some people are racist…

 

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