You’ve heard the phrase, “Out of the mouths of babes.” meaning children have a knack for getting right to the crux of the issue. Generally, they do and unless they have been taught to lie, kids are gorgeously honest.
Spend some time talking to a child about what is on their mind. You may be surprised to find that they worry about a lot of the same things you do and they often have amazing solutions to problems.
Don’t burden them with life’s issues, keep it light, just allow them to talk and really listen to what they want to say. Kids have a unique connection to reality that has not been spoiled by the “facts” the rest of us have been taught.
Talk to a child but mostly, listen.
D.N. Howard 