Salvation Sunday: 10 years after 9/11-How To Talk To Your Kids

We all remember where we were on 9/11. I was in college at Iowa State. You can read more about my personal memories of 9/11 over at Surviving in a Male Dominated Home

But today, 10 years later, we must think of our children. I once read, "The most important rule is to take any question very seriously and just deal with that question," says child psychologist Richard Rende. "'Less is more' is a very good principle with kids. Let them direct you and don't make assumptions about what they want to know. You can answer a question without going into detail."

Specialists say that children under the age of 5 may not grasp the weight of what they may be seeing today. As a parent, you know the maturity level of your child and what they can/can't handle. Be sure to monitor how much 9/11 coverage they see today, as the graphic images can cause confusion and even nightmares for little ones.

Answer their questions. Be honest. But don't share more than what YOU think they can handle, depending on their age. It is important for our children to know WHY September 11 is such a momentous day for United States history but know what they can understand.

On this, the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 and Salvation Sunday, take the time to pray with your children for the victims, families and friends of those effected by the historic events.

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Revelation 21:4 "And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. And death shall be no more. And neither mourning, nor crying out, nor grief shall be anymore. For the first things have passed away.”