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

Because racism and privilege are fairly complex issues, some parents may shy away from speaking with their children at an early age. However, Amanda McKoy, a child life specialist based in New York City and a mom herself, says that babies as young as six months old can start to see differences in other people.

Faber adds that by three to five years, kids start to form their own identities, and by age 12, many of their cultural beliefs and values are already ingrained. Although a thorough lecture might not be the best approach, Faber explains that kids are not too young to learn about race and privilege. "To think that these are conversations that are too big to have with kids, I think we're really doing them a disservice."