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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 feel in some instances, you should shield children from unpleasant truths, while other circumstances you shouldn't. For example, if it's a death in the family, you should tell them, and not lie to them. However, if you feel it would hurt the child, don't tell them, unless they ask about it. Lastly, I think the worst way to get out of the situation, don't lie. It is important for a child to know truths, however, you shouldn't raise them on the concept that the world is a bad place and everyone in it is mean. It's better to keep a child in the dark if they don't ask about it or it doesn't affect them. I don't think it's OK to keep a child in the dark and lie to them, you should tell them the truth, or else they won't trust you. It's amazing the things people can get through, if they have a proper support structure and a loving family.