Someone talked about the Holocaust at Sunday school. One of our friends observed a few girls talking about it thereafter. Riva commented "I guess the Sounds of Music is a true story..."
She's 6 now. I was surprised that one of the teacher told the students about the holocaust. I wish I could have told her first, but in any case, they are going to learn sooner or later and we can't shield our kids from the evilness of the world.
She did asked me a while ago what the word "Lest we forget 6 millions..." at the Temple means a while. I told her we'll talk about it another time. But another time is coming soon as she's now 6 and when they asked these questions, it's the time that we as parents need to bravely step up and guide them to the real world instead of continuing to shield them from everything.
Let's remember the words of George Santayana: "Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it"
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