How much did you tell your children about the terrorist attacks in London?

[expatkat]

I was very direct with my ds, who is nearly 6. I didn't mention that people had lost their lives, but if he'd asked, I'd have said so (I think).

If I had a more anxious sort of child, I might well have kept it from him, but it seemed the right thing to do for this particular child. (My 2-year-old is happily oblivious.)

I'm not entirely sure I did the right thing, but I'm comfortable enough with my decision.

How did you all handle it with your young children?

Sorry - should add we were living on Manhattan at the time

On the a day I could not wait to get to school at end of day to pick up our 5 yr old just to hold her, she ask why and I explain like many about bad men and bombs but not we have not mentioned it since. I was at our 4 yr olds nursery working when the news came through I was okay about him. My lasting memory of the day is just wanting to get home and keep my children with me at all time.(soon went when they whirlwinded through the house in play)
Did any one else feel like that.

my dd is almost 13!!! Think she needs to be aware! Although it turns out she wasnt doing anything her friend was making it up to her Mum.. I think I should use the word friend loosly!!