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"Discussing India-Pakistan tensions with kids? Here’s how to keep it factual, reassuring, and age-appropriate. 💡
1. We start with questions
They might have heard something from their friends, and you need to gauge their knowledge through questions like:
Do you know what is happening currently with our neighbouring countries?
Would you like to know what is happening at our borders?
Children can get scared, when they overhear adults talking and reach conclusions about their families' safety. So be cognizant of where you are and who is listening and instead talk directly to the child.
2. We talk as factually as possible.
When we stick to facts and reduce over the top emotions and opinions when talking to children, children will listen and try to process the information without jumping to conclusions and getting anxious.
3. Allow them to ask follow up questions.
When the child processes the information, they will be filled with loads of doubts.
The information we have gathered over the years makes the current complex situation easier to understand.
But it will not be the case for a younger child. Invite them to ask questions and open up Google or AI to make sense of difficult concepts.
4. Allow them the right to their conclusions
Young children often have a high sense of fairness, love and acceptance.
And if they say things like, " We should make all the armies and weapons disappear, then maybe the wars won't happen mom".
Instead of laughing or ridiculing them, accept their input and understand the need behind those words, " Oh you want the war to come to an end and want everyone to be safe".
5. Reassure them and discuss the next steps.
If you are living directly in the line of escalating tensions, then your child will have to be prepared to do what the Government guidelines ask of you to keep safe.
Spend time, teach and rehearse what needs to be done in times of need.
For others, tell the child to come to you, if they hear anything alarming from their friends and to verify everything with you before they believe others.
You can also as a precaution prepare them to follow the blackout procedures and include them in packing important documents e.t.c.
AGAIN Keep it light and factual when talking to your children, if you decide to talk to them about what is happening.
I have lived 16 years of my life with my parents in Indian Airforce Stations, and due to the repeated drills, it was always about what needs to be done in that moment - NOT GIVE I TO PANIC.
The times are not easy but we will pull through this by supporting each other.
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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