Whether children live near the scene of the tragedy or they are exposed to it from a distance through the media, they will be affected. Children will exhibit signs of fear. They will be asking questions, having nightmares, wanting to sleep with parents and may be afraid to go out side or go to school. The also may become irritable or display oppositional behavior. Children will take their cues on how to handle this situation from the adults in their life as well as their peers.
Time does at least help heal all wounds.
You can help the healing process by being open, understanding and reassuring. We hope that the articles below will assist you to help your child and yourself cope with this horrible tragedy. For Parents Answers to parent's questions on how to prepare their child for school. Whether this is your child's first day at school, he is starting a new school or you are concerned about health, safety, academic or social problems, you will find all the information you are looking for. Drawing on their own experiences and insight, young writers pass along advice for their parents and stepparents on how to bring up children.