How do I explain race to my mixed race child? I am chinese, my husband is indian.

He should already have a sense that people come in different shades. Explain race factually - Race is a social construct, a group of people who share similar and distinct physical characteristics. Answer his questions factually and don't evade questions. http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-race-ages-5-to-8_3657097.bc