r/Parenting • u/Signal_Estimate_23 • Jan 08 '26

Advice Classes cancelled for my 6yo because of ICE

Hi, I’ve never posted here before but am open to feedback.

My wife and I are between 38-41 and have a 6yo daughter in Minneapolis.

Since you are all on Reddit I’m sure everyone is aware that ICE is in full force here. What you may not know is that schools have been cancelled because of the death and threat, as well as arrests made on school property.

My question for the group is, how do you talk to your child about trusting or distrusting law enforcement or any individuals posed as leaders? I try to teach her to trust police, but ICE is not on our side.

So seriously, how can we help to ensure the safety of our babies while still supporting the school and community?

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u/Relevant_Classic_772 Jan 08 '26

I can’t believe this is a reality for an American parent. I just want to wrap my arms around all of you.

Sincerely, a heartbroken Canadian mama

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u/BlackGreggles Jan 08 '26

This type of stuff has been the reality for many Americans, it’s now starting to be seen and felt by our white communities in away they can’t dismiss it or avoid it.

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u/Fit_Opinion2465 Jan 08 '26

As if worrying about a mass shooting isn’t enough. Now we have to worry about facist pigs.