Boys (82%) and girls (76%) said they valued their parents' opinions over their friends' when it came to serious decisions.   Parent and child connectedness correlates to a number of health implications. Close and positive family bonds that feature open communication help keep kids healthy and avoid violence and substance use behavior.  How To Talk To Your Kids About Difficult World Events1) Wait for the right moment. 2) Find out what they know. 3) Create a safe space for discussion. 4) Provide context and perspective. 5) Address their curiosity.  Additional resources: Mother.ly