How to Talk to kids about Hate, Bias, and Belonging #shorts

If you’re wondering how to talk to kids about hate, bias, and belonging, this moment matters. This clip features 12-year-old Max, whose mom, @MteeTet on Facebook, bravely shared his experience after he was targeted with hate while playing soccer. She wrote: “All I’m asking is that we be nice to one another and treat each other with kindness. I am angry, hurt, and honestly speechless.” Max’s story isn’t just about one moment on a field — it’s a window into what many children are experiencing and carrying with them every day. Kids are hearing messages about race, difference, and power, whether we talk about them or not. Here’s how parents and caregivers can start the conversation: ✔️ Watch the clip together ✔️ Ask what your child thinks Max is feeling ✔️ Explain that hate is taught — and so is kindness ✔️ Talk about being an upstander, not a bystander ✔️ Connect it to your family’s values around inclusion, empathy, and respect Talking to kids about racism and bias doesn’t create fear. It builds emotional intelligence, compassion, and courage. Hate is learned. But so is empathy. So is standing up for others. Thank you to Max and his mom for sharing their story and reminding us why these conversations matter. 🤍 Screenshot the tips, share this post, and follow for more guidance on how to talk to kids about tough topics, race, and belonging. #DrRobynSilverman #LeadToLaunch #HowToTalkToKids #TalkingToKidsAboutRacism #AntiBiasParenting #RaisingEmpatheticKids #TeachingKindness #DiversityAndInclusion #ParentingIn2026

from Dr. Robyn Silverman
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