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 * What are your views about shielding children from unpleasant truths? When is it important for a child to know such truths? When is it better to keep a child in the dark? And, is it right for an adult to lie to a child to "protect" him or her?**

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I think that as long as these things are explained to them and they understand, then allow them to know whatever they want. For instance, in movies that are not appropriate, I would watch the movie with my kid and explain it to them so they understand and aren't learning the wrong things. If they know what it is, it won't be unknown and they won't go looking for it. Also, if my child was adopted, I would definitely tell them when they're old enough to understand. I would treat my kids how they acted. If they showed a sense of maturity at an early age I would give them more trust and allow them to do more adult things, if they acted like babies, I would treat them as such. The whole Santa, Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy fantasy would never begin in my house and with my children. If someone important in their life died, I would tell them. It shouldn't be as hard for them because I intend to bring them up in the Christian faith and they would know that their loved one is better off when dead. Also, my mom tried to tell my youngest sister, when she saw a lion chasing a zebra on Animal Planet, that they were playing 'tag'. My sister was two and content with this explanation and left. After she left the lion caught the zebra and commenced ripping out its insides. I would tell my kids right away that everything has to eat and lions eat by killing other animals. //