(January 3, 2016 at 9:01 am)paulpablo Wrote: In you're opinion whether you're a parent or not, how honest should parents be with their children when teaching them about life in this world?
Do you think children deserve a little chill out time not having to worry about global warming, sex, drugs, death, religion and money?
Or just teach them everything you know right away.
Surely most people would say the best way is somewhere inbetween total insulation from the real world while at the same time not telling them all the mentally disturbing facts about the world too soon?
You do it according to their level of maturity. As they grow older they're better able to handle the unpleasant truths, but it's very important to allow them their innocence, unless you want to instill neurosis. It's also very important that you not shield them from ugly truths if they're able to process them with equanimity.
In short, both Pollyanna and Cassandra are to be avoided. Feed them truth as they are able to handle it in your judgement.
