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Today is the 10th anniversary to 9/11
Be honest when you explain to your daughter about the tragedy. A lot of children have already been exposed to 9/11 at school. However, it is important to be there for them as the world is reminded of a tragedy. Many children lost a parent during this tragedy. Please keep conversation general to avoid any further confusion or emotional harm. Know the facts if she has any questions - you want to be able to give her the best possible answers - don't disguise it. Remind her that bad things sometimes happen to good people. And that you as a parent will keep her safe. Explain about why some people do some things. Make her feel safe after hearing and seeing a traumatic event. If the conversation is becoming to upsetting limit the viewing which is why it's important to monitor your children's TV viewing. Talk about it if you have to turn it off and make her feel better. Love her and understand that this will be hard to view. Reassure her! My prayers and sympathy go out to the family, friends and readers of the Daughters Site. Thank you for stopping by!
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Please consider your child's perspective as you explain the tragedy. Be there as she watches and hears the the tragedy in detail. Reassure her and make her understand that she is safe and that this tragedy has already happened. Keep in mind that they may be showing the event all day and night and that she may need constant reassurance. Listen to her, love her and reassure her.
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This is great advice for parents of daughters and sons. Sometimes our children seem so impervious to tragedy, but they are really feeling it keenly. Take time to make sure that they have the emotional support that they need. Even if they say that they are fine.
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Great advice Connie! Thanks for stopping by!
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Remember, understand and reassure!
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As usual Tuculia, your perspective is perfect. Thanks for making us think!
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Thanks Lisa and April,
I appreciate you dropping by.
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It was just a tragedy and nothing else which has a special goal to achieve, But the discussion here is simply awesome and great to share with the teens and making the things favourable.Thanks for the guideline.
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