ABSTRACT
One question weighing heavily on the minds of parents, educators, and mental health professionals is “How do we talk to our children about war, terrorism, conflict, biochemical attack, and nuclear destruction?” Our kids seem to know the world events that have become a new piece of their everyday existence. Girls and boys are plagued by questions. “Is anthrax in my mail?” “Was the plane destroyed by terrorists?” “What is smallpox?” “When is the next attack?” “Will I catch SARS on the plane?” and “Should I eat a hamburger?” One four-year-old asked his mom “What is a swiper?” after the sniper rampage in Washington, D.C.
