Veterans Day can be a tricky one to explain to the kiddos. This article will help you give them the information they crave in a sensitive and thoughtful way.
For families with an active or retired military member, Veterans Day can take on a very significant meaning. But not everyone knows what it really represents or how to explain it to children.
Veterans Day can be a tricky one to explain to the kiddos: their natural curiosity can lead to questions you may not be prepared to answer or questions for which the answers might seem frightening. (What is war? Will we go to war?) So we’ve come up with a few tips for explaining Veterans Day to your kiddos.
For families with an active or retired military member, Veterans Day can take on a very significant meaning. But not everyone knows what it really represents or how to explain it to children. Unlike Memorial Day, which honors military who died in service (click here to read more about the story of Memorial Day), Veterans Day honors those who have served in war (and are therefore veterans of the war). Many, many veterans are alive and well today and deserve their special day!
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