So I’ve got 6 kids 16 down to 7, I am highly opinionated and vocal at home. My husband is cool with it but one of my kids has no filter and has said stuff at school. He is 14 so I told him to be careful what he says but he likes to joke around and he asks lots of questions. I have told him never apologize for being who you are, especially as he is a white child and CRT is seeping into our district. I like to keep my kids educated on the evils of the world, to think critically, and trust their intuition… but sometimes I worry it’s too much. My daughter, fine now, but part way through covid would cry at night worrying we would die. Granted she is a very passionate girl so I expect some drama, and she is 9. I let them listen to X22 with me and they constantly want to know what I am reading or anytime I talk to their dad. Am I wrong?
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A parent must protect the innocence of the young child. The innocent young child deserves to feel safe!, this is the time to allow the child's attention to the present, which is intended for growth and natural education.
Read to the young ones, the classic stories intended for young ones, to form their minds and their characters.
That is more important than the polemics of this time. In 1, 2, 5 years, the stuff of this news cycle will be replaced by some other attack upon our values and the truth.
Instead of countering the endless lies and propaganda at this instant in time, give them the tools to know and discern the truth, for all lies and propaganda at all times. The older ones, yes, also help them to counter the lies and propaganda they personally are already confronting.
Good points! We are religious so that is definitely a part of what we teach and I really do try to go by what they ask. My biggest worry is when talking with the older kids, one of which asks a LOT of questions, what is my daughter hearing. Anything super serious we leave the room but she always wants to know what we are saying. My 14 yo has had some issues that we have had to talk about privately. My youngest as far as I know doesn’t understand any of it or care. He is nonverbal and almost always happy