Natural disasters (自然灾害) are terrible events. It is difficult for both adults and children to face them. Talking cannot stop natural disasters from happening. But talking can help children feel less afraid of the future. Here are some things adults can do.
Ask children to talk about their fears (恐惧). Sometimes, the best thing an adult can do is just listen. When adults know their children's fears, they can help them.
Let children ask questions. If adults do not know the answers, they can try to find them together with children on the Internet. And then children can learn a lot, and feel less afraid.
There are many ways to do this. One way is very simple: adults can tell children that they love them, and will always stay with them when natural disasters come.
Some children don't like talking with adults face to face, so adults should try to find other ways. They can ask children to write letters or send messages to them.
A. Help children feel safe. B. When answering questions, it is best to give short answers. C. When children can talk about what they are afraid of, they'll feel better. D. Use other ways to help children show their fears. E. But adults should not be afraid to talk to children about natural disasters. F. Adults should often read books about natural disasters with their children. |
