Age-Appropriate Truth For Kids

Today's children have more to contend with than we (adults) had as children. When adults were children, there were concerns, but nothing like what kids face today. A lot of what I see is why I refuse to bring children into this decrepit society. What was unacceptable then is acceptable now. At what age can parents keep it real with their kids about life's harsh realities? I get it...kids should have a carefree childhood, but so many of them don't through no fault of their own. In some cases, kids are taking on adult responsibility. I feel parents should stop being scared & keep it real with their children about the cruel world they will grow up in. That means having answers for the hard questions. I'll put it this way: Kids can get the real about life from their parents or friends, what's it going to be? When their peers give them information about life, they may be misinformed because they're finding their way as well. I applaud parents who keep it real with their children about this cold world, no matter how uncomfortable it makes them feel. Given today's racial climate, black parents can't afford NOT to have tough conversations with their children about race.