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Talking with Kids About Violence: Learn How to Answer Children's Challenging Questions By Seeing the World Through Their Eyes
By Public Broadcasting System , Ed.
2003
Summary: This document presents advice to parents about talking with children concerning war and violence. Communication strategies are provided for talking and listening to children. It is important to understand questions from the perspective of the child, and to find out what the child already knows before answering a question. Art and play allow children to work out what they’ve heard or seen about war and violence. Age-appropriate insights are offered on limiting media exposure, recognizing signs of stress, and determining how each age interprets war and violence. Suggestions are offered on how to answer children’s tough questions about war and violence.
Index Terms: Counseling, Mental Health, Parent Involvement, Terrorism, Violence, Child Parent Relationship, Developmental Stages, Play, War
Publication Type: Information Analyses
Pages: 2 pages
Language: English
Availability
Public Broadcasting System
http://www.pbs.org/
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