How do I explain scars when a young child asks about them?

I think you could just say that you got hurt. If they ask more, you can maybe say that you got hurt by accident, but what happened was very complicated and for grownups. Or that the hurt was inside and left marks. This can be really difficult, but kids will probably be satisfied if you just say it was an "accident" or a "mistake". Kids are curious, which is why they're asking and they most likely aren't looking for a long explanation or conversation. They'll probably be satisfied with an answer that leaves them feeling like their question's been heard.

I'll tell them "they are marks you get from the battles of life. They are the marks which mark the pain you've gone through and how brave you have been to overcome them. Scars are mostly seen on the brave, fearless and legendary fighters. They appear when the skin gets broken and fade after a while. They are the torments and stories of one's life. They are reminders of when people tried to break us and lessons we learned. They hold love, truth and meaning in them. The scars help us push through life. They help us remember what others don't

I would break a toy in front of them and attempt to glue it back together, then I’ll show them the lines at the point where I tried to glue the toy back together and i would let them see how the line made the toy look different, And I would also make them understand that there are two different things that scar can do the toy or a person, the scars can either make your better or worse and it is your choice to decide how you want your scars to define you

I would say there are two types of scars. One you can see on the skin and the other one is scars that are inside you because something bad happened to a person in the past. I would then give an example of both and follow that up by saying you can heal scars if you know how and what the benefits of talking about your scars can have. Also I would say they is nothing wrong about having scars and that it is ok to ask for help to heal from those scars. All scars can heal you just might need some help to heal.

I have run into this with my own children. You'll need to tread carefully, or they may start asking more difficult questions. The best answer I can give is, "These are my strength marks. Some people have these, others have bags, wrinkles, a limp etc. Each one tells a story. And each story is special to me." At that point, you will have to determine if there are any memories or stories that are appropriate to tell them. Sometimes you may have to explain that some stories are so special, that you like to keep them to yourself.

You can be honest, but I don't recommend being TOO honest, if you catch my drift. You could say that the scar came from an "old boo-boo", but if we're talking about self-harm scars, it would obviously be too much to them that detail. Sometimes you could just get away will saying it was an old boo-boo, but if the child tries to persist it would be easy to make up an excuse. You could say you fell, or scratched yourself, or maybe even you tried to hold a squirrel but the squirrel wasn't having it. Don't stress out too much over a little kid asking!

When I experience questions like this, I tell them that it’s because of an illness. Most of the time that’s enough of an explanation to them and they’re alright with letting go of the subject. Also it’s not in fact a lie, because I don’t feel good about lying to children. Some kids might keep questioning what kind of illness that was. How far I explain depends on how well I know the child and what my intuition tells me. Either I tell them that I’ll tell them another time, or when they’re older and most are okay with that sometimes I might even explain that there are illnesses that you can’t really see, because they happen within the mind, making people very sad or very nervous at times. But if I were you, I wouldn’t actually explain the entire thing in detail, because I can imagine it being confusing and upsetting to a child.

I think all scars are battle scars. I think its shows strength, because that is what you are. I can understand its hard to tell people, especially to younger kids. Depending on the age, you can tell a story about them, you can tell them a hero story what you did. I think scars are nothing to be ashamed off and if you're comfortable with it, you can show them. Once you've taken the decision about showing them, you can think about answers on the questions people (might) ask. I wish you all luck, and take care

You mean self inflicted scars ? Just says that you tried to play with a cat and that the cat went rampage. That's both a convenient lie and a lesson for the younger not to think of animals as big toys. If you're talking about regular scars, you can always tell them the truth, that you got hurt but your skin did heal you the best it could.

Scars happen when someone is injured. They represent strength, showing that someone can be hurt but still heal and recover. They are proof that our bodies and people can heal and move on even when they may get hurt. Scars can be reminders of the things we can overcome, or reminders of the lessons we have learned. They stand for struggle and they stand for change. Everyone has scars, sometimes you can see them on their face, arms, or lrgs. Sometimes they are hidden on their heart. Always be compassionate and understand that scars represent the struggle and pain people overcome.

The answer is very individual I think. I confess that for me such a situation could be a very big challenge. What scars are that and where do they come from? How young is the child? How much and how good do you think the child is able to understand the situation? What experienced the child him or her self in life? A basic thing is to answer the child with love and with words that connect to the personal mental status and situation of the child. It is important not to take away peace from a child. It is important not to hurt the soul of the child but answer as understandable (not necessarily detailed maybe in some situations!) as possible.

It depends if you’re comfortable with sharing or not. If you aren’t just maybe make up something that isn’t too bad. If you are comfortable maybe tell them but don’t explain it too graphic if it’s something bad since they are still young. Explain the story about how you got the scars, but also explain to them that they probably shouldn’t be asking people about their scars, since they are young and don’t know better, but some people with the scars don’t like to be asked about them , so you may have to tell the kid that some people don’t like talking about it

Hello!! For me, it depends on the child’s age. If he/she is really young, you can probably make up a story since these young children will most probably believe it. For kids who are a little older though, you may bend the truth a little since they already have the capacity to think more rationally. The concept of mental health is new to a child, so it is best to slowly introduce it to them. Gradually, add some truth to your story as the child ages. Those are my two cents on this. I hope I gave meaningful insights to you!

I explain it as they where something that happened because I was hurting really bad, but I am better now and they show how tough I am. In the end it depends on how you see them and how you want them to be explained. Do not feel ashamed of them, they are a part of you but they are what you make of them. I can't give advice, in the end it is an uncomfortable subject all around that is never going to be easy to deal with. Do what makes the most sense for you! Be yourself.

Truthfully but in child appropriate words :) So what that means is you might want to tell them that sometimes we hurt ourselves. Maybe give an example about how the child might be playing at the playground, and they fall on the ground. The skin gets cut, but it will heal back. But sometimes when new skin grows back, it feels different to old skin, and that's a scar. At least I guess that's the physical part of it. If it has a negative emotional impact on them, then maybe explain that scars show that we have fallen and learnt to get back up, and are therefore marks to be proud of because they show that we are strong and resilient :)

Children are very understanding. As a parent I try to be as upfront with my children as possible. I want them to understand the world not shelter them from reality. I also don’t want to cause them trauma. There’s a fine line with children not to cross to draw too much curiosity into something that could harm them mentally or physically. The innocence of a child can be really forgiving, their love is unconditional can be healing. It may be what you need to heal but not at the cost of harming them. Some children are also more sensitive than others. Use your best judgement.

I personally think what you tell them is up to your own judgements, along with how old they are and if you are comfortable with telling them the truth. If you feel that the child or a young child is to young to here why a specific scar is where it is because for example it is from a traumatic incident then don’t tell them yet. If you are not comfortable with telling the story or sharing the experience then just wait to tell them until they are a little bit older to fully understand.

Scars are the physical representation of regret. Scars are the signs to show you that you have grown stronger than your past self. They can help you push yourself past your limits to exceed expectations. You can always look back at them for help instead of digging yourself deeper into darkness. Scars arent there to taunt you any longer than you taunt yourself for having them. The crazy part about having scars, is that it will always be there to remind you of what you did to have it. Scars can heal, and healing is the best motivation to overcome them.

I would tell them that scars are a type of memory. They're physical reminders of the past that show that person's unique story. In some ways, they're similar to tattoos because both are markings on the skin that reflect important parts of that person's past. However, scars tend to reflect the more negative parts of that past and aren't usually pleasant reminders. But, scars aren't fully bad. While they might not have come from a good time in that person's life, they show that that person was able to overcome their hardships because the scar was able to heal. Scars are more than a reminder of the hard times in life, they're reminders that you overcame those struggles and were strong enough to continue on with your life. It's normally difficult to explain to children some of the darker parts of life, so just make sure to go about it in a tactful way and monitor the child's reaction to what you're saying. Good luck!

Explaining scars when a young child asks about them is quite difficult. Often most, you do not want to share truly what it is and how it got there. Sometimes young children can learn in a healthier way what it is and maybe by calling it a battle scar against yourself. You can mention that you have been through hard ships and that this is just old memories of how you have gotten through them. They no longer hurt but still show to prove how strong you are in general. I bet your child will look up to you and understand.

Scars are reninases of experiences it shows strength that you have over come a trial o sorts. it can be Self-harming is a behaviour and not an illness; it may be a symptom of psychological distress,Self-harming is different from suicidal behaviour; if a young person is self-harming it doesn’t necessarily mean they want to end their life. the reasons can be To escape unbearable distress.To cope with overwhelming or inexpressible emotions.To show their distress to others.To ‘punish’ themselves which can arise from past trauma.To feel something when they are ‘numb’ inside It has become a habit that is difficult to break or it is a compulsive behaviour they feel unable to stop without professional help.It may be a symptom of an underlying mental health disorder.

Explaining scars is a very difficult thing to do to anyone who doesn't experience self-harm but can be especially hard to explain to young children who can not even start to have a concept of it. I'm not sure how beneficial it would be to tell the truth to a child about where the scars came from because it may cause confusion for the child and can be a scary concept for them. I would say if possible to avoid the question and if necessary to reply, just try to explain to them in a vague short way that you got injured.

If a young child ever asks about your scars. Then don't say that you are not comfortable answering it, just answer a young child that those scars are scars of a battle that you fought when you were you her and that those scars aways remind you how strong you were to I overcome and fight the battle. You need to give kids satisfying and logical answers, otherwise kids will be more confused and will probably get wrong idea of the scars. So, I woukd suggest you to answer like this. If you really don't want to tell, that's your choice but if you are happy and healthy, you can always answer that to a young kid.

Kids are nosy but they're also really understanding. Just say that you did things when you were younger and that's the mark that was left. If their super young its okay to say that its an old booboo, but if their old enough to understand, you can being to explain that you "did some things" when you were younger and that's what happened after they helaed. Its also okay to straight up say that that's a personal question and teach them a bit about boundaries. Kids arent as clueless or as mean as people tent to think.

The scars are the traces on our skin that remains after a big wound heals. They always remind us of how strong we were to overcome the injury and return back to our healt and good shape. Those scars are painless but still unique as they point out a story we have been through that noone else had. And still tell ur and tell others how strong we were and that we were able to fight the situation and brave we were to get over the pain and the loss until we could make perfectly and healed completely. Many people love the shape of their scars on their bodies they help them be grateful and see the good side of it.

Children are young and impressionable. As such, it helps to be honest and truthful, while tempering our responses with compassion for how they will process and develop. If a child with at least some reasoning capacity is asking you about scars, it may help to preface it with a question about their own experience, such as, "Have you ever fallen down or gotten a boo-boo?" If they respond yes, you can simply say something like, "Sometimes, when people fall, or get hurt, it leaves a little mark, even if it was a long time ago." If they ask how or if you got hurt, you don't have to give them the specific details of what happened. You can simply say, "Yes, a long time ago, I got hurt, and it left a little mark, but it doesn't hurt anymore" or, "Well, it's a long story for another time, but I'm safe now, and it doesn't hurt anymore." This will help them to recognize that it's okay to talk about hard topics and that scars happen, and life goes on and gets better.

There'll be a lot of different opinions about this, but personally, I believe in encouraging open conversations about mental health from a young age. By 'brushing off' questions about self-harm, you will be enforcing the idea that it is a taboo topic... It is important that children know that this can be talked about in society - so that they know they can ask for help should they ever need it! Keep in mind though, that young children can suffer with self-harm too, so it is important to discuss the subject in a way that is constructive - but not triggering. Don't be ashamed of your scars, they tell a story that you can use to help others.

I understand it is beyond your emotional control to describe that. It is certainly tough to explain that to a young child. They will not understand that and will ask more questions indeed. In my opinion you don't have to tell them exactly but you can tell them that it hurts you, they would feel it. You can tell them that you are working on them and you are applying medicines properly or you can tell them they are old scars if you don't have new scars now. It is also to note that if what I am thinking is what you are going through, then it is not right on your mental health as well as physical health. You must talk to someone professional and experienced on that matter. That would be best for you and the child.

Scars are the reminder of the time when life tried to break you but failed They are like secret roadmaps to a person's history, the fears he has overcome The scars we bear are the signs of a competitor Just like bravery tattoos life has given us That's why people carry them with courage, because they are proud that they have faced the toughest of challenges and are still willing to fight It's a gift only to the strongest of souls, capable of making this world a better place, by treating others with the kindness they once longed for

depends, what kinds of scars? self-harm, abuse? you're a warrior and these are your battle scars. You're fighting the demons off, you're fighting the monsters, the bad guys off and you're winning by staying alive. by being in honor. Scars? what kinds of scars? all of which you are a warrior fighting. You can be real with them but very vaguely. Perhaps, you don't want to scar the young child with your back story, so I suggest you tell them a story, a friendly story about how and where, who the bad guys are, the good guys, etc. it all depends...