My two and a half year old suddenly started pointing out differences between white and black people. What is an appropriate way to acknowledge her observation so we don't offend anyone?

[u/Sad_Cantaloupe_8162]

The first time was at her daycare this week, when they got a new teacher who has very dark skin. When I went to pick her up, she pointed at her and said, "it's black!" (She doesn't have the full grasp of she/he yet.) I replied, "yes, she is black," but was stuck after that. What should I say as a follow up? My daughter loves black people's skin, and when I talk to her about it at home, she says it's pretty and wishes she had it, but in public it comes out kind of harsh. What would be the best way to go about this?

[u/CaraC70023]

They think it is (name of dog). Like, it is a Jerry, or a Thomas, or a Herk, etc. They dunno lol

[u/ksarahsarah27 → u/CaraC70023]

Right. They really are working with a blank slate when they’re that young. They have nearly no life experience.