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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?

I think until a certain age children should be shielded from unpleasant truths, but once they get old enough to understand complicated things, they should know. Everyone has a right to information and if a child asks you a question about an unpleasant truth, you should respond with a truthful response. I think that the right to information is more important than shielding your child. Flat out lying isn't okay with me. It doesn't help anyone. It's important for children to know that there are dangers in the world that they need to watch out for. It's reality and everyone needs to be aware of things like that. **