As protests pushing for police reform and racial justice spread across the U.S., parents may find themselves needing to discuss difficult topics with their children. Parents should think of it as an ongoing conversation, says Laura Bronstein, dean of the Binghamton University College of Community and Public Affairs and executive director of the Institute for Justice and Well-Being.
"Parents need to consistently think about addressing tough issues that kids need to be brought up thinking about, questioning, and being critical about,” says Bronstein. “Racism is certainly one of those issues.
The topic of racism isn’t a one-time discussion and Bronstein says it’s okay if you don’t have all the answers.
"If you don't know, be able to say 'I don't know, but you know what? That's a good question, I'm going to find out the answer to that and get back to you,' or 'We're going to explore it together,'" says Bronstein.
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