text: when is the best time to talk to your child about racism?   i would say as soon as possible. if you want a real head start buy them a doll of a different race. for instance, if you have a little girl (lets say caucasion) buy her an african american barbie. and for a boy a black gi joe. not sure if it would work but its worth a try. (and vice versa if your african american, hispanic etc.)