With all the shootings that have happened lately and are popping up in the news, no matter how we may try to hide it from our children the topic of gun safety and violence just might come up.
It can be hard to hide hot topics like this, especially with young children around television and newspapers. Not to mention adult conversations that little ears are sure to hear. Older siblings may even mention it and scare children in the process. And while hiding these things may be best for young innocent mind should we consider what might happen if an older child ever discovered a gun at a friends or relatives house?
Is it important to teach our children that guns do have a purpose? Do we talk to older children about gun safety and not going near them without an adult?
But is it right to tell these young innocent minds about things like violence, shootings, and gun safety? Do we try to protect them till the right age? Or do we tell them the importance of gun safety?
What do you think about this issue?
My family has guns in our home with purpose. We always practice gun safety. My children know that guns are to be used with respect to ourselves & others. Talking to your children is the best way to solve your child’s curiosity. The unknown is what will lead them to discover on their own which is what we don’t want! Thank you for the reminder.
There are so many people misunderstanding the power and reason of why they have a gun that it is something everyone should be informed about. Yes children need to be aware of gun safety, but adults need to remember why they bought the guns. It is not a hobby it should be for protection if you need it.
We have guns in our home, and shoot on a regular basis. My son has a rifle to shoot when he’s of the proper age. I feel it’s important to discuss safety and the purpose of firearms, but without making them out to be evil. They are a tool, just like other things. As for violence, we cannot completely shield our children from violence, as it is everywhere. I believe we need to communicate with them and explain what is wrong with the situation instead of just pretending it doesn’t exist.
Guns have a purpose for several families and if one is in the home then proper safety instructions need to be given. Locks need to be placed on them when not in use. I think there is a way to talk about guns with young children.
We have guns in our home and my 8 year old has a 22 that he uses for hunting. We made sure he understood that we use guns for hunting (food for us to eat). I am one that believes that its not the guns that kill its the people that misuse them.
It is such an important topic and there are so many varying opinions it’s hard to say what’s right for every family. Though I do believe child safety should always come first.
we don’t have any guns in our home and when my oldest now 18 went on playdates–I used to ask if there was a gun in the home and if it was secured-you can’t be too careful
I really feel like now a day kids should get the “gun talk” from early on and explain why they are used and under what circumstances instead of not ever talking about it and finding out on their own through violent video games and such. This could affect their judgement on guns even from early on in life. Great blog by the way. 🙂
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