Lebanese Australians Dianne and Michael share how they are balancing keeping their kids informed about war in the Middle East, while also protecting them.
Dianne has been faced with some difficult questions from her eight-year-old son and six-year-old daughter this past year.
Lebanese Australian Michael Khouri is also facing these conversations with his three children aged 11 and under. Many people may find graphic coverage of the Israel-Gaza conflict distressing, but psychologists say children will be especially vulnerable to emotional disturbances.It's been an incredibly distressing time to see how severe the aggression has been in Gaza and south Lebanon.
We've taken the kids along to rallies, and it definitely helps them feel like they're doing something to make a difference. While striking a balance between moderating our exposure and staying informed about the world around us is important, experts say learning to sit with discomfort can lead to growth and resilience.Just a few weeks ago my family in Lebanon had to leave their homes — some have stayed back.It's hard because we feel like we are helpless here. Just not really being able to do much, or not knowing what we can do.They understand a bit of it, but we don't want to traumatise them.
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