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.
“It is important to be honest with your children at an age appropriate level.”
“If they're old enough to ask a question, they're hold enough to get a honest response. So yes. I'd be honest.”
“I found out waaayyy too many details about my parents' divorce when I was a teenager. I'd love to erase those memories”
“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.”