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Scenario

How to explain human suffering to a child without destroying their sense of safety

My 6-year-old asked me why some kids don't have homes and I didn't know how to explain suffering to someone so innocent.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Children's questions about injustice force parents to balance honesty with protection in impossible ways.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The parent's inner life — what children bring up?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.