Several bombings have taken place over the past two years making it more challenging for parents to shield their kids from the cruelty of terrorism. With the bombings, terrorist attacks and killings flooding the news, parents should take time in explaining what's going on. Young minds may find the concept of terrorism hard to grasp, read on to gather a few tips on how to talk to kids about terrorism.
Kids are naturally curious beings, thus parents should be equipped with answers at all times. Parents do not always have to provide the most logical answers when it comes to terrorist attacks, but it is important for parents to explain the situation in a way that the children should feel safe.
"Mr. Rogers" who is known as Fred Rogers in real life, dished out a few tips on how parents should address terrorism with their kids. In one of his interviews featured in the Archive of American Television, Fred Rogers shared some of his childhood experiences as to how his mom would explain terrorism to him.
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping,'" Rogers said. "To this day, especially in times of 'disaster,' I remember my mother's words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers - so many caring people in this world."
It is important to make children feel hopeful and teach them to see the good in everything, even in the most tragic situations. Quick and Dirty Tips gave out a few insights on how to open up about terrorism with the kids.
As terrorism and war make its way into the headlines most of the times, it is important to take note of what your kids are watching. It is important to address their questions in a way that they would feel safe.
