Hate crimes are on the rise—and even if we don’t bring them up, our kids are already hearing about them. ⠀ Research shows that children can begin to show signs of bias as early as age 3, and more than 65% of parents say they rarely talk to their kids about racism or discrimination. ⠀ It’s not about scaring them—it’s about giving them language, empathy, and safety. Start with: 💬 “What have you heard about this?” 💬 “How are you feeling?” ⠀ These moments don’t need to be perfect—they need to be present. Let’s raise kids who are kind, informed, and brave enough to stand up for what’s right. #TheCrucialYears #ParentingTips #TalkToYourKids #AntiBiasEducation #RaisingEmpathy #HateCrimes #ConsciousParenting