Family

Is it better for parents to tell children the full truth about family problems?

For

Honesty builds trust and prepares them for real life.

Against

Some truths can cause stress and insecurity at a young age.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • It is important to be honest with your children at an age appropriate level.
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  • If they're old enough to ask a question, they're hold enough to get a honest response. So yes. I'd be honest.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • I found out waaayyy too many details about my parents' divorce when I was a teenager. I'd love to erase those memories
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  • Kids don't need to know the nitty gritty details of things that are adult issues. But they deserve to know the jist of it.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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