- Violent events
Don’t give your children a rundown of the world’s tragedies, but give them an explanation of what they are feeling if they witness something violent, or if it affects them directly.
“There are ways to speak to young children about violence in a way that is not focused on fear, but rather focused on ways that we, as individuals, can be part of the solutions.”, says Roberts.
As a parent, we are able to give perspective to the narrative when an event occurs. This unique position is advantageous in teaching our children cause and effect in natural disasters, politics, and behavior.