Parents and teachers, as well as family friends and relatives, must consider their own roles in supporting their children as they learn about justice and injustice. The questions and suggestions that follow are intended to help parents be aware of the ways in which social justice is perceived, explained and taught to children.

How do we talk to our kids about social justice? How can we make them stronger, more optimistic rather than cynical, more engaged rather than withdrawn?

How do we find everyday opportunities to talk about social justice with children if the children don’t deliver the opportunities to us?

Do you understand the approach your child’s teacher takes when discussing social justice? What are some examples of justice-related curriculum and instruction?

What are some words to use with children too young to understand “social justice?”

Are there “hands-on” experiences I can find that may provoke conversations about justice?

Pick a justice-related topic that you have not yet discussed with your child but feel that you would like to (or ought to).  How will you do it?  When? Why?

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