Explaining disasters to children

» Juju57 - how to tell the kids

If you find it difficult to know how to explain disasters to children, such as happened on Tuesday September 11th in NYC and Washington, D.C., this site may be of help. It is a new site; recently launched, but very timely.

Prepare Respond Recover

-- posted by Juju57

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» Dan_Ellsworth - Re: how to tell the kids

In response to message posted by Juju57:

That site looks very thorough, with due consideration of the child's age, and with good distinctions between normal and stressed behaviors.

There is another aspect besides knowledge, and that is just being there for your child. As Peter Yarrow put it: "Will it help if I stay very near? I am here."

Sometimes a final step - whether minutes or years later - is to accept comfort in return from these same children. (See last verse of song.) That can be a test of humility; and a beautiful moment.

Meanwhile, seek the knowledge, offer your presence, follow your faith, do what you can.

-- posted by Dan_Ellsworth

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» Juju57 - Re: Re: how to tell the kids

In response to message posted by Dan_Ellsworth:
Thanks Dan - that was very nice!

-- posted by Juju57

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