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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Its all about walking that line and finding that balance between too much that stresses them out, and keeping them all in the dark.. while knowing that the creatures in the dark will still be waiting and hunting for them.
If even grown adults can be sickened to the point of suicide at what they have seen on Anthony Weiners laptop, there is certainly things that children should never know.
Doesn't sound like you are off track but need to keep doing what you are doing. Keeping the ongoing dialogue and trust between you and them + hubby is the most important thing. Setting aside time for family chats and discussions each day before people scatter off to do homework and time for baths and all that probably helps.
We almost always have dinner together at the table. I know it’s probably weird these days to hear that, but we are a pretty close family. We have never been into sports or activities besides piano/guitar lessons or church youth activities. We are weird and like it. Thanks