Now that they have children, Peacock and her partner, activist and author Chris Crass, are in the throes of tackling these big themes with their little ones, while also speaking out against racial injustice through workshops, writing, and grassroots efforts. They let us in on their thinking, techniques, and resources for raising conscious kids, below.
How do you define white privilege?
What age is appropriate to start discussing things like racial justice and white privilege, and how should the discussion change as the child gets older?
What kinds of emotions can a parent expect to come up around this topic—in themselves and in their child?
If a child or family wants to speak out or change the status quo, how can they do that?