How do I explain scars when a young child asks about them?
Anonymous
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May 26, 2018
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You tell them they're from a great battle you've been fighting against evil. Scars happen in battle with bad guys, they're a sign that you're trying.
torithepoet
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Jun 15, 2016
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Explaining scars to a young child is always tough. But what i normally do is tell them that i fought a fight with something and won.
emitlove
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Jul 10, 2016
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"Well, I used to be in a very bad place and deal with really bad sadness and anger. But these scars are a reminder that I'm no longer in a bad place, and that I'm doing a lot better!"
CallMeMatheus
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Jul 13, 2016
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I once read a story of this girl who was babysitting these kids. They saw her scars and asked what they were. She told them they were her battle scars and she fought very hard and bravely to keep from getting more.
LovableGeek16
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Jul 20, 2016
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When a kid asks me about mine, I tell them I they're battle scars. Its not a lie and also isn't too much for a young child to handle.
Joner2016
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Jul 20, 2016
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You can tell them the reason why it happened and tell them. How it will stay for long... Or maybe for a lifetime.
Anonymous
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Jul 24, 2016
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If a young child asks about scars, explain to them that mental scars happen to everybody. Tell them that eventually scars heal. They might hurt a little bit as they heal. The wound and scab covering the scar might be a little sensitive. But , scars always heal.
bulletproofmayhem
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Jul 31, 2016
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You can tell them you don't want to talk about it. You could say the truth, too. Kids don't have to be hidden from the truth. Any other kind of scar people are open to talking about but self harm scars seem to be hush hush.
Anonymous
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Aug 4, 2016
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When kids used to ask, I would tell them they were cat scratches. Or, I would tell them that I got into an accident on my bike and the road bit me. Either way, they don't have to know the truth unless you want them to!
Anonymous
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Aug 4, 2016
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Personally, if they're under 11 years old, I would lie in order not to scare them or make them worry - but if they're 11+, and you think it is appropriate, you can explain to them in simple terms that sometimes some people have the need to express their feelings, and when it's strong, negative feelings, some feel the urge to hurt themselves.
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