An Age-by-Age Guide to Talking to Children About Mass Shootings [nytimes.com]

Natalie Audage 5/26/222:08 PM

By Catherine Pearson, Photo: Getty Images, The New York Times, May 25, 2022

A devastating reality of raising children in America today is that parents must be prepared to talk to their kids about mass shootings.

It’s a wrenching task, and experts say there are some universal best practices — like avoiding graphic details. Or doing your best to actively listen, rather than trying to take away children’s pain.

But the particulars of what families discuss — and how parents respond to questions and concerns — depend a lot on children’s age and development. A 5-year-old will have a very different understanding of an act of mass violence than a 15-year-old will.

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