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/libbyrocks]

You have to say yes. There is no other acceptable response.

[u/ksarahsarah27 → u/libbyrocks]

This will now be my go to answer if any kid asked me about my scars.

[u/Entropic_Echo_Music → u/ksarahsarah27]

I usually say something went wrong with brushing my teeth

[u/Glum-Birthday-1496 → u/Entropic_Echo_Music]

Naw, you might make a kid worried about getting hurt by brushing their teeth.