How about we answer their questions truthfully and in a respectful manner?
It's pretty clear to me that "what should we tell the children?" is always one of those questions where the obvious answer is the correct one.
Kids as young as 5 wonder about what happens after you die. Would you tell the truth to a 5 year old if you knew it would cause him significant long-term discomfort?
Does that which can be destroyed by the truth should be apply to a child's sense of security?
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