9 Expert Tips to Help You Talk to Your Kids About White Privilege

Above all, Ali says the most important thing is to just keep talking. According to McKoy, "This is not a conversation that myself and my friends had until we were in college. We didn't know about these things. I think we're in the problem that can happen if these conversations don't happen."

At this point, waiting for white children to recognize their privilege and trusting that they'll use it for good is too great a gamble. If we genuinely want to see change, it starts with discussions like these, even if you make a few mistakes. As McKoy says, "Even wanting to learn and wanting to do better, is a step in the right direction."