A radio talk show recently called to ask how parents should explain school shootings to their kids. My answer: It depends. I prefer, for the most part, for parents to say nothing unless their children ask questions — and then, when a child asks, for parents to say as little as possible.
Parenting Advice with John Rosemond - Give children only the information they need
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