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Experts: Raising Unbiased Kids Is Tough, But Manageable

12/31/2025

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Experts say raising an unbiased child may be impossible, but teaching them to recognize and manage biases is achievable, according to child development psychologists Andrew Meltzoff and Walter Gilliam.
Early intervention is essential to ensure parents and educators model self-awareness and discuss biases.
Children absorb biases from subtle cues, so creating inclusive environments that challenge norms is crucial and fosters a mindset in which differences are strengths.

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Experts say raising an unbiased child may be impossible, but teaching them to recognize and manage biases is achievable, according to child development psychologists Andrew Meltzoff and Walter Gilliam.
Early intervention is essential to ensure parents and educators model self-awareness and discuss biases.
Children absorb biases from subtle cues, so creating inclusive environments that challenge norms is crucial and fosters a mindset in which differences are strengths.