I've been honest with my kids about everything including adult problems and world issues because I believe in treating them as capable humans, but now my nine-year-old has anxiety and I wonder if I've burdened her with too much reality.
More people experience this than they realize.
Respect for children's intelligence and agency can exceed their emotional developmental capacity.
“Where Are You with Parenting philosophies — survey and comparison?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.