How do I explain scars when a young child asks about them?
Anonymous
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May 19, 2018
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That’s a hard one, you can say the truth but they might not understand what your saying. And they might think of it in a different way, you could say the truth or say a story. But once they get older they might connect the dots. Just know what path you chose could effect you for your life. You have to be prepared to do what comes with what you chose weather that be good or bad. Go with your gut on that,
SupportiveSockMonkey
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May 20, 2018
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It is your choice whether you decide to tell them the truth about them or not, sometimes it can be okay to just tell them that you had a difficult time. Depending on the age of the age of the child they may not understand if you tell them the truth.
Connordavis152
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May 23, 2018
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i say i got them from falling while playing football etc and change the conversation to move off of the topic.
MajesticJoy95
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May 27, 2018
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Tell them a cool story of how you got them, like you fought wild animals and survived. They'll be happy, and not scared 😊
FakzWift
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Jun 7, 2018
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The best thing to do is be honest, but possibly take the chance and give them a lesson and yourself one.
monkyphish
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Jun 22, 2018
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Say that they're battle scars and that you were stronger than the demon you fought and won.
DiamondBackRobert24
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Jun 29, 2018
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Just say " I've had a hard life, but it has gotten so much better, with time, and the help I need. "
Anonymous
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Jun 29, 2018
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Tell them about how you went through a very difficult time in your life and they’re just battle scars you received along the way. Say how they now show you how you survived and got through that difficult time. Tell them how it showed you things had to get worse before they got better and you feel like you can now get through anything.
Anonymous
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Jul 6, 2018
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I always say that something bad happened to me, which is not really a lie. Most of the time, the children will settle for it, or I told them that scars are caused of falls.
Anonymous
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Jul 12, 2018
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Tell them they are you’re battle scars, because in a way, they are. You have suffered battles within yourself and those are the scars you have to show for them.
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