Any war, whether happening now or over 100 years ago, has its own tremendous setbacks and losses. How can you begin to uncover the many complicated layers of war, from the reasons behind the war to human losses, PTSD, financial losses, agenda, propaganda, and long-term effects to name a few, there are so many topics to cover when it comes to war.
As a parent, you might feel overwhelmed by what’s happening or what has happened, and your exposure to ongoing war through the news, your kids pick up the news, and get curious about it. They can sense the anxiety and the tension in your home, so they are likely to ask about war. Which brings up the question: how can you inform your kids about war?
Keep it simple and age-appropriate
It’s understandable that the topic of war isn’t an easy topic to cover and explain, but you can keep it simple. Explain it to your kids in a way that they can understand it. Avoid complicated terminologies and use simple words and examples to help them comprehend.
Find out What Your Child knows
When starting a conversation about war, it’s important to listen to the children first to understand what they know about war, and where they get their information from, so you can know how to go about the conversation and remove any biases or presumptions they might have had.
Hold Back Information When Necessary
We understand that you might be eager to share everything you know about war with your children, but you must hold back some information when necessary. They don’t need to be shocked or traumatized by the war atrocities, just explain the situation in a simple manner.
Spread compassion and avoid perpetuating harmful stereotyping
It’s very important to spread compassion and not perpetuate harmful stereotyping. It is possible to instill prejudice in your child by talking about specific groups of people or countries. Whenever you discuss war or terrorism, be careful with your words. Do not focus on vengeance, but rather on being informed and educated.
Check on Them Often
Even if you sat down and talked to your child about war in a lengthy matter, it’s vital to check up on them and ask how they’re feeling and if there are any questions they might have.
Show Them a Way to Help
Encourage your child to make a difference and show support by pointing out charitable organizations that can help.
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