How to talk to kids about ongoing pandemic
How to talk to kids about ongoing pandemic
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BENGALURU: In any situation that causes fears, anxieties and panic, the best thing we can do for our kids is help them understand, manage the barrage of information and withstand the urge to panic. No matter how old our kids might be, our anxieties and fears rub off on them and can potentially create a difficult scenario, especially in the context of impending exams and exam stress.
Before we talk to our kids about the virus spread, it is imperative that we introspect. We need to ask ourselves honestly about the state of mind we are in. Are we (as parents or employees or sons/daughters of aged parents), fearful, anxious or frustrated? Are we worried about the financial impact of the pandemic on our lives or career? Maybe we harbour worries about our own physical well being and are unwilling to express/accept it. When we have a conversation with our children, we...