Khloé Kardashian is mom to two and she shares kiddos True and Tatum with pro-basketballer, Tristan Thompson. Since becoming a mom, Khloé has been outspoken about how much she cherishes the role, her parenting philosophies, and more.
While speaking on Leomie Anderson's Role Model podcast in 2021, Khloé opened up about the importance of talking to her daughter about race, especially since her daughter is Black. Khloé also blasted parents who believe they can dance around the topic of race with their own children.
Leomie cut right to the chase when she asked Khloé a pointed question about True: "She is a Black girl. What do you want to be different and how, as a mom, are you going to be able to navigate that space?"
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The question was one that Khloé was more than prepared to answer. She started off by acknowledging the obvious: Khloé is not a woman of color, but she is definitely raising one:
"I will be always learning and trying to do the best I can do as being her mom, but I'm obviously not a woman of color."
Khloé continued by also acknowledging the world of privilege she and her daughter live in: "I do want her to be exposed to as much inclusion and variety as possible. I don't want her living in a bubble. Because we do have a privileged life, I want her to know all types of life, all types of living and be very aware of that."
She then appeared to call out similarly privileged people who believe they don't need to address race and privilege with their own children: "I know some people get uncomfortable with talking to their kids about race or they think, 'Oh we live in a bubble. We never have to address that my child is Black.' Of course you do!"
She pointed out that one way or another, all of these children will meet people who come from all backgrounds and walks of life, and they should be prepared for that: "You're only setting them up for failure when you don't talk about race and probably the things they're going to endure when they're in the 'real world.'"
Khloé went on to explain that she is simultaneously learning and teaching her daughter about these very topics: "I have to educate her the best I can while still educating myself at the same time."
Luckily, Khloé's sisters Kim and Kylie are also raising Black children, and the family can have these conversations together.
As she explained, the trio "get to have those conversations together," which makes it easier than it might be otherwise. The Kardashian-Jenners have always been tight-knit, and it's really lovely that their children can share some experiences and realities as well.
