On the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the events of that day continue to cause pain, confusion and division – and children are hardly immune to those emotions. The ongoing debates about the proximity of a proposed Islamic community center to ground zero and the controversy over Pastor Terry Jones’ initial plans to burn Qurans in Florida loudly indicate that we are collectively still a long way from finding common ground on the complicated issues raised by 9/11. This can raise a difficult quandary for parents: How to effectively explain the horrific events of nine years ago to a child. Below is a selection of articles and blog posts on this delicate subject that can hopefully provide some guidance. Dreadful Date: Talking to Children About 9/11
9/11, Children and their Books
Born on September 11th: A Birthday Forever Changed
9/11 Anniversary: Talking to Kids about Terrorism
9/11 And Children’s Books Parents, have you discussed 9/11 with your kids? How did you approach the topic, and what did your children take away from the discussion? Share your stories in the comments section below.