How do you talk to kids about terrorism?

Mister Rogers shared the advice his mother gave him as a child when he saw something bad happen in the news. "My mother would tell me to look for the helpers. 'You'll always find people helping' she'd say, and I've found that that's true. In fact it is one of the best things about our wonderful world."

Even the most vigilant friends and family members can't keep the images and sounds of the Boston bombings from the curious eyes and ears of children. Today's Question: How do you talk to kids about terrorism?

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