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To All Parents:
In light of the traumatic events of September 11th, we would like to offer you a brief set of suggestions regarding what to say to your children.
General Guidelines:
o Children can respond very differently to a tragedy, depending on their developmental age, and their own personal style of coping. Some children will want to talk a lot; some may not want to talk at all. The important thing is to take your cues from them; their questions and comments often indicate how much they can manage.
o If your child does want to talk about what he or she has heard about the disaster, allow him or her to express feelings. Let them know that it is normal to feel upset, scared, mad, or confused.
o As to their questions: The challenge for you as parents is to provide some kind of explanation for an inexplicable event and at the same time to provide your children with reassurance that they are safe. This is not an easy balance to arrive at or maintain given enormity o...