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27. I would only go slowly, introducing small pieces at a time

Thu Jul 2, 2020, 05:34 PM

Jul 2020

Just like sex education. But she's a bright girl. Her mom & dad don't have TV, they watch Netflix and specials on Amazon, and she isn't really exposed to the protest marches we have had recently.

Here's what put the idea in my head: I watched the video here at DU that was so powerful- it was an Eleven Films video, I believe. It was incredibly powerful. Hitting me hard was the little black girl with the angry face marching, her mask pulled down. And then the white, blond girl on one knee giving the "power" salute. Black children have to learn these things very young for their own survival. I want my granddaughter to be aware of this, what it means and why. Both those children in the video were very likely her age.

Anyway, YMMV.

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Help me educate my 8 year old granddaughter on race, please [View all] lillypaddle Jul 2020 OP

You might look up realistic youth fiction. GreenPartyVoter Jul 2020 #1

Not sure what angle to hit that with lillypaddle Jul 2020 #2

I know there are stories abt people like Harriet Tubman. Some graphic novels as well. Give me a GreenPartyVoter Jul 2020 #3

Thanks. lillypaddle Jul 2020 #11

Yes, the literature in this area has improved greatly over the years. GreenPartyVoter Jul 2020 #13

Watch "Eyes on the Prize" docuseries with her, RiverbendsJoe Jul 2020 #4

I'll look that up right now. lillypaddle Jul 2020 #6

Just watched a little bit lillypaddle Jul 2020 #15

Much of what she will learn is watching your behavior. jrthin Jul 2020 #5

I had my "BLM" tee shirt on when she came over today lillypaddle Jul 2020 #9

LOL. Yes, it does help. jrthin Jul 2020 #26

no children...and it's been stillcool Jul 2020 #7

My recommendation is to keep it basic MaryMagdaline Jul 2020 #8

Scholastic is usually good handmade34 Jul 2020 #10

Awesome! lillypaddle Jul 2020 #12

John Lewis has some graphic novels out SunnyBaudelaire Jul 2020 #14

The tik-tok white privilege quiz qwlauren35 Jul 2020 #16

What do you want to achieve? Phoenix61 Jul 2020 #17

Some sense of history lillypaddle Jul 2020 #18

8 is really young for that. Phoenix61 Jul 2020 #19

If the kid lives in the U.S., she lives in a white supremacy. If she's 8 and her family hasn't WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2020 #23

true ... that's why I've posed the question. lillypaddle Jul 2020 #32

I would only go slowly, introducing small pieces at a time lillypaddle Jul 2020 #27

Had to walk downstairs to the den Dan Jul 2020 #20

Thanks lillypaddle Jul 2020 #28

I am a librarian-- middle school right now essme Jul 2020 #21

Thanks, I've added it to my "list" on Amazon lillypaddle Jul 2020 #29

Here are some anti-racism books for kids: WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2020 #22

an integrated childhood is a good base. i know it was good for me. pansypoo53219 Jul 2020 #24

Oh, I'm certain she will! lillypaddle Jul 2020 #30

This might be helpful as well: WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2020 #25

this is excellent lillypaddle Jul 2020 #31

Faith Ringgold's books are wonderful. mia Jul 2020 #33