Children absorb attitudes about racism from the media and people around them, so don't be afraid to discuss racism with them and be a positive role model for them. — Filepic
Children are always watching and listening, but since the protests for racial justice (sparked by American George Floyd's killing) have spread across the globe, they’re witnessing, absorbing and internalising possibly more than anyone knows.
A recent statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics says paediatricians are “deeply concerned about the effects of racism on children.
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