"My daughter has been hearing my husband and me discuss this administration for over a year, and she overhears when I listen to NPR in the car. She started asking questions, mostly about what certain words meant, and what we were talking about. We tried to be as neutral as we could, which was extremely difficult. We talk about what certain legal changes could cause, or how policies affect families in our community."
"My ex-husband and I are very open when it comes to communicating with our sons. Hell, our oldest knew what menstruation was in kindergarten. Recently, we've had more talks about what is going on not only in the country but in the world. It is important to keep your children in the loop and be honest with them. We explain things in age-appropriate ways and focus on teaching empathy, critical thinking, and kindness."
Parents face a tension between shielding children from political chaos and preparing them for life in a divided nation. Many children overhear conversations and media, prompting questions about words, policies, and fairness. Parents strive for neutrality but acknowledge personal bias often influences children's views. Age-appropriate explanations focus on legal changes, policy impacts on families, and cultivating empathy, critical thinking, and kindness. Open communication includes honest answers about scary or confusing events while highlighting people and actions working for positive change. Some parents delay specific topics to protect children in vulnerable communities, balancing protection with necessary awareness.
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