Tag Archives: questions
Answering Kids’ Questions about Good and Evil
Differences of opinion surrounding the death of Osama bin Laden are rampant. And your kids may still be asking questions that are hard to answer. On Monday we shared tips that may be helpful in explaining the situation. What follows are a few more:Talk about good and evil. The death of Osama bin Laden is complicated. Your kids may wonder why he was killed and not put in jail. Tell them these were extremely unusual circumstances. The idea of celebrating his death is another contradictory message. Point out that it … Continue reading →
Posted in parenting kids
|
Tagged 9/11, American values, celebrating, children, compassion, death, good and evil, justice, killing, moral development, Osama bin Laden, parents, peace, questions, religious differences, role model
|
Leave a comment
How to Answer Kids’ Questions about the Death of Osama bin Laden
Osama bin Laden, the founder of Al-Qaeda, was an evil man who masterminded the attacks that cost the lives of nearly 3,000 people on September 11, 2001. For almost 10 years, Americans have been waiting for him to be caught and punished. On May 1, 2011, he was killed in Pakistan by Navy Seals in the US armed forces. After President Obama’s somber announcement about it, people cheered around the world. It can be upseting for children to see Osama bin Laden’s death celebrated when they have been taught that … Continue reading →
Posted in parenting kids
|
Tagged 9/11, Amercian values, celebrating, children, death, hatred, killing, Navy SEALS, Osama bin Laden, parents, patriotic, President obama, questions
|
Leave a comment
