Yes

Yes

but on a real and understanding basis......

yes

If the kid is a racist yes

Yes, absolutely.

Yes. It is an important lesson in direct reference to loving your neighbor as yourself.

And almost every other "ism" going around. Children need the info to function well in our current world

That which is controversial or dangerous should be discussed with the child.

Yes, it's abuse racism is abuse and abuse, discrimination should never be excepted or tolerated. If we can teach our kids about stranger danger we CAN do this I did and my kids are not racist.