Journal+7


 * What are your views about shielding children from unpleasant truths? When is it important for a child to know such truths? When is it better to keep a child in the dark? And, is it right for an adult to lie to a child to "protect" him or her?

In some ways, some situations, it's okay to shield children from truths and mature issues, there are some things little kids don't need to know. But other things, you have to be honest with them, because if you're not, they won't be used to the truth when it's given to them, I think it'll be harder for them to cope with the truths when they are that different for them. I think it's important for them to know those truths when it directly affects them, or causes them harm. I think issues of the world, or issues like bills, financial situations, etc. aren't things that the children need to deal with. I don't think it's right for a parent/adult to lie to the children, I think they should just be honest with them and tell them it's not something that concerns them now, and that when they are older they can tell them. **